Triplophysa macrocephala

Triplophysa macrocephala

Eyes reduced to a single dot

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Triplophysa macrocephala is a freshwater fish recorded from caves or underground water. A concise clue to the species is: Eyes reduced to a single dot.

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