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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 153-158.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb17080066

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A New Species Sinocyclocheilus longshanensis sp. nov. from Yunnan

  

  • Received:2017-08-16 Revised:2018-01-24 Accepted:2017-11-17 Online:2018-02-26 Published:2018-02-26

Abstract: This study elaborates a new species in a karst cave near the foot of Longshan Mountain, Xiaoxinzhai Village, Shupi Township, Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The new species is a member of Sinocyclocheilus, and named as Sinocyclocheilus longshanensis Li et Wu sp. nov. according to the name of collection region. Morphological observation shows that the new species has 7 branched dorsal-fin rays, trailing edges of the last unbranched dorsal-fin ray is serration; normal eyes; sub-upper mouth; humped back; black-brown round spots distributed on exposed body surface; 59~62 lateral line pores. The new species can be distinguished from Sinocyclocheilus maculayus, which has humped back; black-brown round spots distributed on exposed body surface; 81~88 lateral line pores. The new species can be distinguished from Sinocyclocheilus yangzongensis, which has flat back; golden body color; 71~81 lateral line pores. The new species also can be distinguished from other species of Sinocyclocheilus by having the described combination of morphological characteristics.