Neolissochilus subterraneus


Neolissochilus subterraneus, commonly known as the cave brook carp, is a species of cyprinid cavefish that is endemic to the Tham [Phra Wang Daeng] cave within Thung Salaeng Luang [National Park], Phitsanulok Province in Thailand. The genus name derives from the Greek words "neos", "lissos", and "cheilos"; they mean new, smooth, and lip respectively.

Habitat

Neolissochilus subterraneus lives primarily if not exclusively in the Tham Phra Wang Daeng cave at a depth of. Fish at different life stages inhabit different areas of the cave.

Diet

Neolissochilus subterraneus has a largely detritus-based diet, along with bat guano.