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The article provides information on Paracobitis smithi commonly known as Sagmahi-ye gharzi or blind loach in Kaaje-ru at the Dez River basin in Lorestan Province in Iran. It is the sole eyeless and depigmented balitorid with no scales in which its caudal fin has 14 branched rays. It notes that they are threatened by the collapse of the cave system, reduced water recharge due to human interference, and over collecting. It also states a fine of 100,000 rials is enforced for illegal fishing.