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]
| Blind cave loach | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: | Nemacheilus |
| Species: | N. troglocataractus
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| Binomial name | |
| Nemacheilus troglocataractus | |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Nemacheilus troglocataractus". FishBase. November 2014 version.
- ^ 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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