Eyeless golden-line fish
📖 Overview
Cave-restricted species. The Karst limestone cave is located 1,638 m above sea level . Adults have a naked body and are blind, either eyeless or with small eye dots .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Eyes not externally visible; little pigmentation; scales cover only part of the body . Rear section of head abruptly convex; barbels 2 pairs. Pectoral fin long, reaching pelvic fin insertion .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyeless golden-line fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 1 m . Subtropical; 26°N - 25°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | gara bezoká |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 无眼金线鲃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinocyclocheilus anophthalmua | Chen, Chu, Luo & Wu | 1988 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Eyeless golden-line fish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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