Yunnanilus altus Kottelat & Chu, 1988

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  7.08 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: stream Xiangshuiho at Haijiashao, Yunnan, China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal soft rays: 8-8. No pores on head; no lateral line; usually 9 1/2 branched dorsal rays; color pattern consisting of minute dark spots, often fused to form irregularly shaped blotches; body depth 25-28% SL; body scaled in front of dorsal fin; 14 branched caudal rays (Ref. 12040).
Biology:  Inhabits small stream with moderate flowing water. Moves slowly in shoals on the bottom. Feeds on filamentous algae and insects.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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