elegantissimus, Nemacheilus Chin [P. K.] & Samat [A.] 1992:26, Figs. 2, 5-6 [[The] Malayan Nature Journal v. 46 (pt 1); ref. 21366] Forest stream of Sungai Payau in shallow pools, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia. Holotype: FMNH 100749. Paratypes: FMNH 100750 (5); FRCL(T) 0010 (6); UKMS/OS 2099-2101 (3), 2103-2110 (8); ZSH/CMK 7937 (1). The listing of Nemacheilus ornatissimus by Doi 1997:16 [ref. 22832] was intended as this species. •Valid as Nemacheilus elegantissimus Chin & Samat 1992 -- (Martin-Smith & Tan 1998:587 [ref. 23647], Hadiaty & Kottelat 2010:45 [ref. 30914], Kottelat 2012:90 [rfef. 32367]). Current status: Valid as Nemacheilus elegantissimus Chin & Samat 1992. Nemacheilidae. Distribution: Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Habitat: freshwater.