Nemacheilus starostini Parin, 1983 The Starostin's loach (Troglocobitis starostini) is a species of troglobitic stone loach endemic to Turkmenistan.

[2] It is the only known member of the genus Troglocobitis, but it has previously been included in the genus Nemacheilus.

It is the only cavefish known from Central Asia.

[3] The species English vernacular name and specific name honour the hydrobiologist I. V. Starostin, who was a researcher of the inland waters of Turkmenistan.

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