Oreonectes microphthalmus

Oreonectes microphthalmus is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Oreonectes.

The Oreonectes microphthalmus lives in the demersal, freshwater environment.

Oreonectes microphthalmus is a cave species distinguished from all other members of the genus in having a combination of: degenerate eyes; straight belly; body without scales; cephalic lateral-line system with 7 supraorbital pores; 3+0 infraorbital pores; incomplete lateral line with 3 More

Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Balitoridae
Genus : Oreonectes
Species : Oreonectes microphthalmus
Authority : Du, Chen & Yang, 2008