Yunnanilus macrogaster Kottelat & Chu, 1988
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 Family:  Nemacheilidae ()
 Max. size:  7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Asia: Tatantze, Louping County, Yunnan, China.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lateral line short, with 6-10 pores; cephalic lateral line pores present; 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays; caudal peduncle 1.43-1.45 times longer than deep; eye diameter 17-19% dorsal HL; color pattern consisting of a few large spots (about size of eye).
 Biology:  Found in a small marsh with abundant vegetation. Sympatric with Y. niger and Y. paludosus. Feeds on worms and insects.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 04.02.97
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 31.10.12

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