Oreonectes microphthalmus

Oreonectes microphthalmus

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Troglonectes microphthalmus is a species of troglobitic stone loach. This cavefish is found only in Guangxi in China. It grows to 4.7 cm (1.9 in) standard length.

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