Oreonectes platycephalus Günther, 1868 is a animal in the Nemacheilidae family, order Cypriniformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Oreonectes platycephalus Günther, 1868
The flat-headed loach (Oreonectes platycephalus) is a cyprinid fish found in southern China and northern Vietnam that grows to 10 cm total length.
Oreonectes platycephalus, commonly known as the flat-headed loach, is a species of cyprinid fish. This species occurs in fast-flowing streams across southern China, which includes Hong Kong, as well as in northern Vietnam. It reaches a maximum total length of 10 cm (equivalent to 3.9 inches).
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