Yunnanilus macrogaster Kottelat & Chu, 1988

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Tatantze, Louping County, Yunnan, China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lateral line short, with 6-10 pores; cephalic lateral line pores present; 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays; caudal peduncle 1.43-1.45 times longer than deep; eye diameter 17-19% dorsal HL; color pattern consisting of a few large spots (about size of eye).
Biology:  Found in a small marsh with abundant vegetation. Sympatric with Y. niger and Y. paludosus. Feeds on worms and insects.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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