Kingdom Animalia Order Cypriniformes Genus Nemacheilus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Nemacheilidae Higher classification Nemacheilus | |
Scientific name Nemacheilus troglocataractus Similar Cypriniformes, Nemacheilus, Nemacheilidae, Triplophysa, Teleost |
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. It has no eyes and lacks pigmentation. It grows to 6.8 cm (2.7 in) SL.
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