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Oreonectes

Oreonectes
Oreonectes daqikongensis.jpg
Oreonectes daqikongensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Nemacheilidae
Genus: Oreonectes
Günther, 1868
Type species
Oreonectes platycephalus
Günther, 1868
Synonyms

Octonema von Martens, 1869


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:


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