Tor polylepis Zhou & Cui 1996

Distinguishable from other species of the genus by the combination of the following characters: color pattern consisting of a blackish longitudinal stripe along side of body; more lateral line scales (34-35) and predorsal scales (14); median lobe of lower lip with a truncate posterior margin, not extending to a line connecting inner corners of mouth; eye diameter smaller (13.1-13.8% of HL, vs. 14.6-31.2%) and visible in ventral view; interorbital width wider (43.8-45.7% of HL, vs. 27.8-40.0%); isthmus naked, scales embedded in skin; gill rakers 19-22 (Ref 13848).

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 5

Found in streams with clear water and usually with slow current.

Found in streams with clear water and usually with slow current (Ref. 13848).

Tor polylepis is a species of cyprinid of the genus Tor. It inhabits China's Yunnan province. Its maximum length is 5.3 centimetres (2.1 in). It is considered harmless to humans, and has been assessed as "data deficient" on the IUCN Red List.