Schistura Sokolovi (Schistura sokolovi), first described by Freyhof & Serov, 2001 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Differs from all other species of the genus in Indochina by the following combination of characters: a complete black bar at caudal-fin base; adults with 11-15 dark bars on body regularly shaped and set wider than interspaces, not forming dark blotches along lateral line and usually meeting their homologues on postdorsal part of the body; predorsal part of back sometimes marbled by irregular spots and saddles; inner anal stripe faint; caudal fin slightly emarginate; pelvic fin origin slightly anterior to dorsal fin origin or below simple dorsal-fin rays .: elongated.
Behavioural data for Schistura Sokolovi is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
The following diseases are known to affect Schistura Sokolovi.
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