the northern parts of the three provinces of Shansi, Shensi, and Kansu. It 
is found in most streams, whether in the high rocky mountains or in the loess 
hills. This loach was secured in large numbers at Yii-lin Fu. Specimens were 
also captured in Kansu, and at other places, but these unfortunately were 
spoiled. 
It is highly probable that this species can survive the drying up of the 
streams in which it lives, as I have found it in places where such conditions 
must frequently prevail. 
Specimens of a minnow (Phroxinus Sp.) were caught at Yii-lin Fu and again 
in the mountain streams south of Hsi-an Fu; but I have been unable to 
identify the species. 
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