Beaufortia polylepis

(Beaufortia polylepis)

Description

Beaufortia polylepis is a species of river loach (family Balitoridae or Gastromyzontidae, depending on the source). It is endemic to the Nanpan River in Yunnan, China. It inhabits rocky streams and measures 3.9–4.8 cm (1.5–1.9 in) standard length.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Cypriniformes
Family:Balitoridae
Genus:Beaufortia
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