Oreonectes macrolepis

Oreonectes macrolepis

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Troglonectes macrolepis is a species of troglobitic stone loach. This cavefish is found only in Guangxi in China. It grows to 7.6 cm (3.0 in) standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Nemacheilidae
Genus: Oreonectes
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated