| Oreonectes | |
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| Oreonectes daqikongensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: |
Oreonectes Günther, 1868 |
| Type species | |
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Oreonectes platycephalus Günther, 1868 |
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| Synonyms | |
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Octonema von Martens, 1869 |
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Octonema von Martens, 1869
Oreonectes is a genus of stone loach endemic to Asia.O. platycephalus is a relatively widespread species from fast-flowing streams in China (including Hong Kong) and Vietnam, but the remaining are all cave-dwellers restricted to Guangxi and Guizhou.
There are currently 17 recognized species in this genus: