- Source: Sinocyclocheilus yishanensis
Sinocyclocheilus yishanensis (common name: Yishan golden-line barbel) is a species of cave fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to Guangxi province in southern China and known from the Liu River, a tributary of the Pearl River. Its specific name yishanensis refers to the Yishan County (now called Yizhou ) where its type locality is.
Description
It grows to 14.2 cm (5.6 in) standard length and has a scaled, slightly humpbacked body.
Habitat
The type locality was a subterranean river that has now been changed into a reservoir.
