The taxonomy of this group is currently under discussion and changes seem inevitable as the group is suspected to be non-monophyletic.[1] Based on morphology, Oreoglanis has been divided into two species groups. According to the original description of these groups, the O. siamensis species group is distinguished by having an emarginate caudal fin, and a lower lip notched medially with an entire or weakly laciniate posterior margin, while the O. delacouri species group is distinguished by having a lunate caudal fin and a lower lip without a median notch with prominent extensions along the posterior margin.[1] It has been suggested that only the marginal morphology of lower lip can be employed to recognize the two species groups.[2]
Species
There are currently 24 recognized species in this genus:
^ abKong, D.-P.; Chen, X.-Y.; Yang, J.-X. (2007). "Two new species of the sisorid Genus Oreoglanis Smith from Yunnan, China (Teleostei: Sisoridae)". Environmental Biology of Fishes. 78 (3): 223–230. Bibcode:2007EnvBF..78..223D. doi:10.1007/s10641-006-0040-2. S2CID9827201.