Neolissochilus subterraneus
| Neolissochilus subterraneus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Neolissochilus |
| Species: | N. subterraneus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolissochilus subterraneus Vidthayanon & Kottelat, 2003 | |
Neolissochilus subterraneus is a species of cyprinid cavefish that is endemic to the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave in Thailand.[1] The genus name derives from the Greek words "neos", "lissos", and "cheilos"; they mean new, smooth, and lip respectively.[1]
Habitat
Neolissochilus subterraneus lives primarily if not exclusively in the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave at a depth of 0–2 meters. Fish at different life stages inhabit different areas of the cave.[1]
Diet
Neolissochilus subterraneus has a largely detritus-based diet, along with bat guano.[1]
References
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