Parhomaloptera microstoma

(Parhomaloptera microstoma)

Description

Parhomaloptera microstoma is a species of balitorid or gastromyzontid loach endemic to the island of Borneo. It is the only member of its genus. It lives in fast-flowing streams and grows to 8.8 cm (3.5 in) TL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Cypriniformes

Family:Balitoridae

Genus:Parhomaloptera

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