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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 | |||