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The Blind cave loach (Nemacheilus troglocataractus) is a species of troglobitic stone loach endemic to Thailand.[1][2] It is only known from one subterranean stream in the Sai Yok Noi cave,[1] which also is inhabited by Pterocryptis buccata.[3] The blind cave loach has no eyes and lacks pigmentation. It grows to 6.8 cm (2.7 in) SL.[2] Despite its common name, there are several other species of blind cave-living loaches.[3]
| Blind cave loach | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: | Nemacheilus |
| Species: | N. troglocataractus |
| Binomial name | |
| Nemacheilus troglocataractus | |
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