Sinocyclocheilus pingchowensis
Sinocyclocheilus pingchowensis Zeng & Zhou, 2026

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:  9.37 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: normal eyes; 5-6 scale rows below lateral line; normal scales not embedded beneath the skin; length of the shortest branched caudal fin more than half of the longest; lateral-line scales (48-54); head (width 12.6-15.3%SL); branched pelvic-fin rays (7); and posterior angle of the gill opening horizontal to the centre of the eyes (Ref. 138663).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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