Sun loach
📖 Overview
Inhabits areas of boulders and cobble of rapidly flowing stretches of large and medium-sized rivers. Feeds mainly on mollusks and occasionally on other benthic invertebrates. Occasionally seen in the markets during the dry season. An extremely aggressive species which is often seen in the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has 10-11 branched dorsal rays, a large blackish blotch on the caudal peduncle; the caudal, dorsal, anal and pelvic fins with white distal margins and black subdistal margin; some specimens almost black in life . With well-developed papillae on each side of lower lip; large mental lobe and large ethmoid spine perpendicular to snout when viewed from above .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sun loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sun loach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sun loach is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
mollusks and occasionally on other benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Sun loach is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sun loach has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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