| Homatula laxiclathra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: | Homatula |
| Species: | H. laxiclathra |
| Binomial name | |
| Homatula laxiclathra | |
Homatula laxiclathra is a species of stone loach that is endemic to China. [1]
This species reaches a standard length (SL) of 13.7 cm (5.4 in). [2]
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