Eidinemacheilus smithi (Greenwood, 1976)

Description


Differs from all other congeners by its whitish or pink body without color pattern (vs. marbled or mottled color pattern) and absence of eyes (vs. presence) (Ref. 97574).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Nemacheilidae

Genus: Eidinemacheilus

Species: Eidinemacheilus smithi (Greenwood, 1976)

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Location


  • Asia: natural well at Kaaje-Ru, near Baq-e-Loveh Oasis in Iranian Zagros Mountains.
  • Biology


    A cave fish living in an underground pool at high altitude (Ref. 27297).

    Habitat


    demersal