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Tremeuchiloglanis cf. longicauda

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Description: As with this genera the head is depressed and broad. The first rays of the pectoral and ventral fins enlarged and transversely striated to form an adhesive apparatus. Habitat: This is primarily a rapids loving fish so would be a difficult addition to aquaria. Etymology: The genus name Tremeuchiloglanis: trëma, hole or opening, referring to larger gill opening compared with Chimarrichthys, Creteuchiloglanis and Pareuchiloglanis; Euchiloglanis (=Chimarrichthys), a generic name used for a group of Glyptosterninae.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Sisoridae

Distribution:

Asia: China, Yunnan.

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p.H.

IUCN Red List

Not Evaluated.

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Tremeuchiloglanis cf. longicauda

Tremeuchiloglanis cf. longicauda
Ventral view of mouth

Tremeuchiloglanis cf. longicauda
Albino

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