Clown loach
📖 Overview
Adults are found mostly at the bottom of main river channels, often hiding under rocks, woods, or in mud cavities . Juveniles are often found in the floodplains . Adults feed on worms, crustaceans and plant matter . Aquarium keeping: aggressive; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 150 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body orange with 3 black bars. Eyes not covered with skin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clown loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Breeding occurs at the beginning of the rainy season in fast flowing rivers .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C ; 5°N - 5°S Endemic to Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo).
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Clown loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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