Eightbarbel loach
📖 Overview
Eightbarbel loach (Lefua costata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eightbarbel loach is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eightbarbel loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Temperate; 18°C - 22°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eight-whiskered stone loach |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Himedojo · ヒメドジョウ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 쌀미꾸리 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Амурская лефуа · Восьмиусый голец |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 北鳅 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplophysa costata | Kessler | 1876 | Synonym |
| Lefua andrewsi | Fowler | 1922 | Synonym |
| Lefua costata costata | Kessler | 1876 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Eightbarbel loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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