Guntea loach
📖 Overview
Guntea loach (Lepidocephalichthys guntea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cobitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. Pectoral fin with an osseous spine in males.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guntea loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Guntea loach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Guntea loach is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical Known from the Salween basin (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canthophrys olivaceous | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Canthophrys olivaceus | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Canthophrys vittatus | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Cobitis balgara | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cobitis guntea | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cobitis maya | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Cobitis phoxocheila | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Cobitis phoxochelia | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalichthys balgara | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalichthys guntea balgara | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalichthys nepalensis | Shrestha | 1980 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalus dibruensis | Sen | 1979 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalus gontea | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalus guntea | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalus guntea balgara | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalus guntia | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Lepidocephalus nepalensis | Shrestha | 1980 | Synonym |
| Misgurnus lateralis | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Nemacheilus guttatus | McClelland | 1839 | Heterotypic |
| Schistura aculeata | McClelland | 1939 | Synonym |
| Schistura balgara | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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