Mongoose Loach
📖 Overview
Mongoose Loach (Nemacheilus rueppelli) 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 7.4 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
Physical description for Mongoose Loach is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mongoose Loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mongoose Loach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mongoose Loach is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mongoose Loach |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? ruppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Cobitis rueppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Cobitis rupelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Mesonoemacheilus rueppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Nemacheilichthys ruppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Nemacheilus ruepplli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Nemacheilus ruppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Nemachilichthys rueppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Nemachilichthys ruppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Noemacheilus rueppelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Noemacheilus rupelli | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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