Neolissochilus_subterraneus

<i>Neolissochilus subterraneus</i>

Neolissochilus subterraneus

Species of fish

Neolissochilus subterraneus, commonly known as the cave brook carp,[1] is a species of cyprinid cavefish that is endemic to the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave within Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, Phitsanulok Province in Thailand.[2] The genus name derives from the Greek words "neos", "lissos", and "cheilos"; they mean new, smooth, and lip respectively.[2]

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Habitat

Neolissochilus subterraneus lives primarily if not exclusively in the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave at a depth of 0–2 metres (0–7 ft). Fish at different life stages inhabit different areas of the cave.[2]

Diet

Neolissochilus subterraneus has a largely detritus-based diet, along with bat guano.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Vidthayanon, C. (2011). "Neolissochilus subterraneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T180812A7652344. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T180812A7652344.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2024). "Neolissochilus subterraneus" in FishBase. April 2024 version.
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