Black-Lined Loach
📖 Overview
Occurs in riffles, in clear, fast-flowing water . Found in small creek with sandy bottom and moderate current and hill streams . Feeds on insect larvae and benthic organisms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished by a broad black midlateral stripe and another stripe along the back in specimens smaller than about 4 cm SL; larger specimens with vertical bars connecting the two stripes and extending to the lower half of the body; fins hyaline in small specimens and marked in larger ones .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-Lined Loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 15. Subtropical; 15°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae and benthic organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-Lined Loach |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botia nigrolineata | Kottelat & Chu | 1987 | Synonym |
| Yasuhikotakia nigrolineata | Kottelat & Chu | 1987 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black-Lined Loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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