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Blind Cave Loach

Nemacheilus troglocataractus Kottelat & Géry 1989

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Diagnostic Description

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Absence of eyes and pigmentation; presence of a nuchal cavity; slightly compressed body, tapering posteriorly; head depressed, conical when seen from above (Ref. 37842).
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Morphology

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Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analsoft rays: 8
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Biology

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Cave-restricted species. Inhabits headwater stream with a relatively low volume of water flowing over rocks, alternating with small pools and gravel-bottomed shallow reaches (Ref. 42927). Few individuals were seen adhering to rocks in fast-flowing, well-aerated water or swimming in the pools (Ref. 42927). Exhibits agonistic behavior upon encounter (Ref. 42927). Feeds on benthic microorganisms (Ref. 58784).
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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Blind cave loach

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The Blind cave loach (Nemacheilus troglocataractus) is a species of troglobitic stone loach endemic to Thailand.[1][2] It is only known from one subterranean stream in the Sai Yok Noi cave,[1] which also is inhabited by Pterocryptis buccata.[3] The blind cave loach has no eyes and lacks pigmentation. It grows to 6.8 cm (2.7 in) SL.[2] Despite its common name, there are several other species of blind cave-living loaches.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Vidthayanon, C. (2011). "Nemacheilus troglocataractus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T14491A4438755. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T14491A4438755.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Nemacheilus troglocataractus" in FishBase. November 2014 version.
  3. ^ a b Romero, A., editor (2001). The Biology of Hypogean Fishes, pp. 19—22. Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes. ISBN 978-1402000768
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Blind cave loach: Brief Summary

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The Blind cave loach (Nemacheilus troglocataractus) is a species of troglobitic stone loach endemic to Thailand. It is only known from one subterranean stream in the Sai Yok Noi cave, which also is inhabited by Pterocryptis buccata. The blind cave loach has no eyes and lacks pigmentation. It grows to 6.8 cm (2.7 in) SL. Despite its common name, there are several other species of blind cave-living loaches.

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