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Gastromyzontidae
The Gastromyzontidae are a family of loaches native to China and Southeast Asia, where typically found in streams and rivers with a fast current. The family includes about 137 species in eighteen genera. This family was resurrected by M. Kottelat in his review and revision of the loaches in 2012. They are commonly called hillstream loaches (a name shared with balitoridae The hillstream loaches or river loaches are a family, the Balitoridae, of small fish from South, Southeast and East Asia. The family includes about 202 species. They are sometimes sold as "lizardfish" or (in Germany) "flossensaugers". Many of the ...). References {{Cypriniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loach
Loaches are fish of the superfamily Cobitoidea. They are freshwater, benthic (bottom-dwelling) fish found in rivers and creeks throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. Loaches are among the most diverse groups of fish; the 1249 known species of Cobitoidea comprise about 107 genera divided among 9 families. Etymology The name Cobitoidea comes from the type genus, ''Cobitis'', described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of ''Systema Naturae''. However, its origin predates modern zoological nomenclature and derives from a term used by Aristotle to refer to "small fishes that bury... like the gudgeon." Description Loaches display a wide variety of morphologies, making the group difficult to characterize as a whole using external traits. They range in adult length from the 23 mm (1 in) miniature eel-loach, ''Pangio longimanus'', to the 50 cm (20 in) imperial flower loach, ''Leptobotia elongata'', with the latter weighing up to 3 kg (6.6& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erromyzon , ''Erromyzon'' is a genus of fish in the family Gastromyzontidae endemic to China and Vietnam.Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' Species There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus: * '' Erromyzon compactus'' Kottelat, 2004 * '' Erromyzon damingshanensis'' L. H. Xiu & J. Yang, 2017Xiu, L. & Yang, J. (2017)''Erromyzon damingshanensis'', a new sucker loach (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Gastromyzontidae) from the Pearl River drainage of Guangxi, China.''Environmental Biology of Fishes, 100 (8): 893–898.'' * '' Erromyzon kalotaenia'' J. Yang, Kottelat Maurice Kottelat (born 16 July 1957 in Delémont, SwitzerlandC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liniparhomaloptera
''Liniparhomaloptera'' is a genus of fish in the family Gastromyzontidae found in China and Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,., group="n" is a country in Southeast Asia, at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of and population of 96 million, making i ....Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' Species There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus: * '' Liniparhomaloptera disparis'' ( S. Y. Lin, 1934) * '' Liniparhomaloptera macrostoma'' T. J. Wu, L. H. Xiu & J. Yang, 2016 Wu, T., Xiu, L. & Yang, J. (2016)''Liniparhomaloptera macrostoma'', a new hillstream loach from Hunan Province, China (Teleostei: Gastromyzontidae).''Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, 27 (3): 275-282.'' * '' Liniparhomaloptera monoloba'' ( Đ. Y. Mai, 1978) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaoshania
''Yaoshania pachychilus'', the panda loach, is a species of gastromyzontid loach endemic to mountain streams in Jinxiu County, Guangxi in China.SeriouslyFish: Yaoshania pachychilus.' Retrieved 6 July 2014. This species grows to a length of SL. This species is monotypic, but it was formerly included in '' Protomyzon''. Juveniles are strikingly coloured in black-and-white, but adults are relatively plain. ''Y. pachychilus'' quickly became a popular aquarium fish Lists of aquarium life include lists of fish, amphibians, invertebrates and plants in freshwater, brackish and marine aquariums. In fishkeeping, suitable species of aquarium fish, plants and other organisms vary with the size, water chemistry and ... in the 2010s. References Gastromyzontidae Monotypic fish genera Endemic fauna of Guangxi Freshwater fish of China Fish described in 1980 {{Cypriniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanmanenia
''Vanmanenia'' is a genus of loaches from China and mainland Southeast Asia. Species There are currently 17 species recognized in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' * '' Vanmanenia caldwelli'' Nichols, 1925 * '' Vanmanenia caobangensis'' V. H. Nguyễn, 2005 * '' Vanmanenia crassicauda'' Kottelat, 2000 * '' Vanmanenia gymnetrus'' Yi-Yu Chen, 1980 * '' Vanmanenia hainanensis'' Yi-Yu Chen & C. Y. Zheng, 1980 * '' Vanmanenia homalocephala'' C. G. Zhang & Y. H. Zhao, 2000 * '' Vanmanenia lineata'' P. W. Fang, 1935 * '' Vanmanenia maculata'' W. J. Yi, E. Zhang & J. Z. Shen, 2014 Yi, W.-J., Zhang, E & Shen, J.-Z. (2014): ''Vanmanenia maculata'', a new species of hillstream loach from the Chang-Jiang Basin, South China (Teleostei: Gastromyzontidae). ''Zootaxa, 3802 (1): 85–97.'' * '' Vanmanenia multiloba'' Đ. Y. Mai, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beaufortia Kweichowensis
''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' is a species of gastromyzontid loach native to rivers in China. The common names for this popular aquarium species are Chinese hillstream loach, Hong Kong pleco, butterfly hillstream loach, and Chinese sucker fish. Habitat ''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' can be found in fast-flowing highland and in-land streams in China. In the aquarium Aquarium maintenance An aquarium that duplicates the natural habitat of the Chinese hillstream loach is ideal since these fish require high oxygen levels. They need excellent water-flow, adequate aeration and numerous hiding places inside the tank. Adequate lighting is necessary to promote algal growth in the aquarium. Other live plants, however, are not necessary although they may assist in maintaining water quality. Suitable plants for high-flow tank environments are ''Anubias'' species and ''Microsorum pteropus'', which can be grown on rocks or driftwood. Chinese hillstream loaches normally thrive in an aquati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraprotomyzon
''Paraprotomyzon'' is a genus of gastromyzontid loaches endemic to China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and .... Species There are currently four known species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' * '' Paraprotomyzon bamaensis'' W. Q. Tang, 1997 * '' Paraprotomyzon lungkowensis'' C. X. Xie, G. R. Yang & L. X. Gong, 1984 * '' Paraprotomyzon multifasciatus'' Pellegrin & P. W. Fang, 1935 * '' Paraprotomyzon niulanjiangensis'' Y. F. Lu, Zong-Min Lu & W. N. Mao, 2005 References Gastromyzontidae Fish of Asia Fish of China {{Cypriniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sewellia
''Sewellia'' is a genus of fish in the family Balitoridae (River Loaches) found in Laos and Vietnam.Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' According to Roberts (1998) a possible defining characteristic of the genus ''Sewellia'' is their posterior pelvic valve is highly complex and different from other rheophilic loaches (loaches adapted to fast flowing water), their posterior pelvic valve involves the overlapping of the second to last ventrally exposed rays. Adapted to high velocity streams ''Sewellia'' have depressed body shapes that are laterally expanded thus increasing their hydrodynamical properties and allowing them to better stay attached to rocks in swift current. ''Sewellia'' also have paired fins with a single simple ray and numerous branched rays allowing them to grip rocks in swift current. Distribution Fish in the genus ''Sewellia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudogastromyzon
''Pseudogastromyzon'' is a genus of gastromyzontid loaches from fast-flowing streams and rivers in China and Vietnam. Species There are currently nine recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' * '' Pseudogastromyzon changtingensis'' Y. S. Liang, 1942 * '' Pseudogastromyzon cheni'' Y. S. Liang, 1942 * '' Pseudogastromyzon fangi'' (Nichols Nichols may refer to: People *Nichols (surname) *Nichol, a surname Places Canada * Nichols Islands, Nunavut United States * Nichols, California, an unincorporated community * Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles, California * Nichols, Connecticut * Nic ..., 1931) * '' Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus'' ( Sauvage, 1878) * '' Pseudogastromyzon laticeps'' Yi-Yu Chen & C. Y. Zheng, 1980 * '' Pseudogastromyzon lianjiangensis'' C. Y. Zheng, 1981 * '' Pseudogastromyzon meihuashanensis'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomyzon
''Protomyzon'' is a genus of gastromyzontid loaches endemic to Borneo. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' * '' Protomyzon aphelocheilus'' Inger & P. K. Chin, 1962 * '' Protomyzon borneensis'' Hora & Jayaram, 1952 * '' Protomyzon griswoldi'' ( Hora & Jayaram Jayaram Subramaniam, (born 10 December 1965) known mononymously as Jayaram, is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam,Tamil films, along with a few Telugu films. He is also a chenda percussionist, mimicry artist, and occasiona ..., 1952) * '' Protomyzon whiteheadi'' ( Vaillant, 1894) See also * '' Yaoshania pachychilus'', the so-called panda loach, which was formerly included in ''Protomyzon''. References Gastromyzontidae Freshwater fish of Asia Endemic fauna of Borneo {{Cyprinifo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parhomaloptera
''Parhomaloptera microstoma'' is a species of balitorid or gastromyzontid loach endemic to the island of Borneo Borneo (; id, Kalimantan) is the third-largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. At the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia, in relation to major Indonesian islands, it is located north of Java, west of Sulawesi, and eas .... It is the only member of its genus. It lives in fast-flowing streams and grows to TL. References Gastromyzontidae Monotypic fish genera Endemic fauna of Borneo Fauna of Brunei Freshwater fish of Indonesia Freshwater fish of East Malaysia Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Fish described in 1899 Freshwater fish of Borneo {{Cypriniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plesiomyzon
''Plesiomyzon baotingensis'' is a species of gastromyzontid loach endemic to Hainan Island, China. It is the only species in its genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com .... It grows to SL. References Gastromyzontidae Fish described in 1980 Monotypic fish genera Freshwater fish of China Endemic fauna of Hainan {{Cypriniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
