Poropuntius speleops
Poropuntius speleops is a vulnerable species of ray-finned fish in the genus "Poropuntius". It is found only in underground streams in a single cave in the Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand. Like other cavefish, it has reduced pigmentation and eyes. It is threatened by poaching for food and the aquarium trade, although the population is stable.
Q278113
vulnerable
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Q127282
ray-finned fish
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Q388364
Poropuntius
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Q3471745
Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary
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Q869
Thailand
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Q16768424
cavefish
UNK
Q3763718
Poropuntius speleops
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