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Acrossocheilus dabieensis Chen & Zhao, 2025 Dabie mountains acrossocheilus |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Acrossocheilinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.51 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: the second primary vertical bar (PB2) is situated beneath the anterior origin of the dorsal-fin in females and subadult males; vertical bars are distinct and extend to the end of the ventral abdomen in juveniles; vertical bars gradually vanish with increasing age in adult males; vertical bars gradually recede above the lateral line with increasing age in adult females; slender last unbranched dorsal-fin ray, with smooth posterior margin; intestinal coiling is folded and elongated (Ref. 133108). | |||
| Biology: | This species is found in clear ravine streams and deep pools (Ref. 133108). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||