Tioman Cave Loach
📖 Overview
Tioman Cave Loach (Speonectes tiomanensis), first described by Kottelat, 1990 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. With reduced, partly embedded eyes; almost round body, tapering posteriorly .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tioman Cave Loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical east and south Kalimantan and Sarawak; no other loaches were found in the island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tioman Cave Loach |
| 🌍CES | mřenka tiomanská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundoreonectes tiomanensis | Kottelat | 1990 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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