Burmese stone loach
📖 Overview
Burmese stone loach (Balitora burmanica), first described by Hora, 1932 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Distinguished from all other species of Balitora except B. brucei by its thin caudal peduncle (3-4 times longer than deep, vs. 1.9-2.8; length 16-21% SL, vs. 13-16% and 72-106% lateral HL, vs. 65-82); it differs from B. brucei by a larger eye (3.0-4.0% SL, vs. 2.3-3.3), thinner head (73-85% HL, versus 86-105) and shorter interorbital width (37-42% HL, versus 40-44) .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Burmese stone loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - ?. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | balitora barmská |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | バーミーズストーンローチ |
| 🌍THA | ปลาผีเสื้อติดหินพม่า |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balitora brucei melanosoma | Hora | 1932 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Burmese stone loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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