Longanalus macrochirous
Li, Ran and Chen 2006
| ORDER | SUB-ORDER | FAMILY |
|---|---|---|
| Cypriniformes | Cyprinoidei | Cyprinidae |
Note
The only published account of this species is in Chinese, with only a brief English summary. There may be more details of the habitat, distribution and relationships within the Chinese text. The small photograph of the head provided shows a fish with normal eyes and a black stripe. It is possible that this species is not a subterranean fish and it certainly does not appear to be in the slightest troglomorphic.
Synonyms
None.
Country
ChinaTypes
Only a Holotype has been assigned: HRS 950513001 93mm TL.
Distribution
Known only from the Type Locality: A cave at Maolan National Reserve of Libo County, Guizhou Province, Yunnan China (25°25'N, 107°05'E).
Habitat
Details not provided in English.
Systematics
The genus Longanalus Li 2006 is monotypic and L. macrochirous Li, Ran and Chen 2006 is the type species by original designation and by monotypy.
Biological Notes
Details not provided in English.
Conservation Status
TLO MG [NE]
Museum Holdings
As above only.
Key References
| Li, W.X., Ran, J.C. and Chen, H.M. | Journal Article | 2006 | A new genus and species of Labeoninae from Guizhou, China |