Hemimyzon yushanensis Chen, Harefa, Chang & Han, 2022

Family:  Balitoridae (River loaches)
Max. size:  6.66 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by following set of characters: D 3 + 8; pectoral fin rays 11-13 + 9-11 (total 22–23; modally 22); lateral-line scales 69-72 (modally 70); predorsal scales 25-30 (26-27); pelvic fin moderately large, extending to rear vertical of dorsal fin; position of anus with larger distance of pelvic rear tip to anus about 1.5-2.0 times of that of anus to anal fin origin. Colouration of predrorsal region and head with rounded creamy yellow spots, pectoral and pelvic fins have several small whitish spots on greenish brown background (Ref. 127451).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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