Indoreonectes evezardi facts for kids
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The Indoreonectes evezardi is a type of ray-finned fish. It belongs to the Nemacheilidae family, which are often called stone loaches. This fish was first described in 1872 by Francis Day. He found it in a river stream near Pune, India.
This fish lives only in India. You can find it in the Western Ghats and the Satpura Range mountains. Most Indoreonectes evezardi live in regular streams. However, there are two special kinds that live only in dark caves. These unique cave forms are found in Kotumsar Cave.
What's in a Name?
This fish is named after Colonel George C. Evezard (1826-1901). He was an officer in the British army. Colonel Evezard helped to find the very first fish of this species. This is why the fish was named in his honor.
How Cave Fish Change
Fish that live in caves are very special. The caves are completely dark, and there isn't much food. Because of these conditions, the cave-dwelling Indoreonectes evezardi look different.
- They often have very little color, appearing pale or even albino.
- Their eyes are much smaller than fish living in streams.
- Sometimes, their eyes don't work well at all.
These changes happen because the fish adapt to their dark, underground homes. Their bodies change to help them survive where there is no light and food is scarce.
Protecting This Fish
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) keeps a list of animals. This list shows which animals are at risk. The Indoreonectes evezardi is currently listed as "Least Concern". This means it is not in danger of disappearing right now.
However, the special cave forms of this fish need extra care. Their unique cave homes are important. Protecting these special fish and their habitats is very important for their future.
