Neolissochilus subterraneus
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| Neolissochilus subterraneus | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Neolissochilus |
| Species: | N. subterraneus
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| Binomial name | |
| Neolissochilus subterraneus Vidthayanon & Kottelat, 2003
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Neolissochilus subterraneus, commonly known as the cave brook carp,[1] is a species of cyprinid cavefish that is endemic to the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave within Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, Phitsanulok Province in Thailand.[2] The genus name derives from the Greek words "neos", "lissos", and "cheilos"; they mean new, smooth, and lip respectively.[2]
Habitat
[edit | edit source]Neolissochilus subterraneus lives primarily if not exclusively in the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave at a depth of 0–2 metres (0–7 ft). Fish at different life stages inhabit different areas of the cave.[2]
Diet
[edit | edit source]Neolissochilus subterraneus has a largely detritus-based diet, along with bat guano.[2]
References
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