| Schistura oedipus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: | Schistura |
| Species: | S. oedipus |
| Binomial name | |
| Schistura oedipus | |
| Synonyms | |
| Noemacheilus oedipus Kottelat, 1988 | |
Schistura oedipus is a species of troglobitic stone loach endemic to caves in the Pang Mapha karst formation in Mae Hongson Province in Thailand. It is only found in very fast flowing cave streams where it feeds on micro-organism and organic matter. This species is highly sensitive to disturbance, changes in water quality and hydrography.[1] The specific name oedipus refers to the mythical Ancient Greek king of Thebes, Oedipus who tore out his own eyes, this species has degenerate eyes.[3]
References
- ^ a b Vidthayanon, C. (2011). "Schistura oedipus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T19976A9126230. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T19976A9126230.en. Downloaded on 21 January 2018.
- ^ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2017). "Schistura oedipus" in FishBase. October 2017 version.
- ^ "Order CYPRINIFORMES: Family NEMACHEILIDAE (Stone Loaches)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
Sources
- Kottelat, M. 1996. Schistura oedipus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.