Neogastromyzon chini
Species of fish
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Neogastromyzon chini is a species of fish in the Gastromyzontidae family. The fish is endemic to Sarawak, Malaysia. The fish grows up to 4.5 centimeters long (SL).[2]
| Neogastromyzon chini | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Gastromyzontidae |
| Genus: | Neogastromyzon |
| Species: | N. chini |
| Binomial name | |
| Neogastromyzon chini H. H. Tan, 2006 | |
Etymology
The name chini is named after ichthyologist Chin Phui Kong for his contribution to ichthyology in Sarawak and Sabah.[2]
Status
In 2019, the IUCN evaluated Neogastromyzon chini and listed it as Least Concern.[1]