Hemimyzon sheni Chen & Fang, 2009

Family:  Balitoridae (River loaches)
Max. size:  5.01 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  The new species can be well distinguished from other congeneric species by following combination of features: dorsal fin rays 3+8, pectoral fin rays 13+11 (total 24); lateral-line scales 78–80, predorsal scales 31–32; head shape somewhat pointed; small pelvic fin which not extending to rear vertical of dorsal fin; position of anus with larger distance of pelvic rear tip to anus about three times to that of anus to anal fin origin; and specific coloration: predorsal region in having many very small, irregularly light brown marks and pectoral fin unmarked (Ref. 80631).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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