Barred loach
The barred loach (Nemacheilus fasciatus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Nemacheilus.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: | Nemacheilus |
| Species: | N. fasciatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Nemacheilus fasciatus (Valenciennes, 1846) | |
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Size
The maximum length of an unsexed male is 7.4 centimeters.[2]
Location
The barred loach can be found in fresh water in tropical climates in areas such as Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. It is found in mountain streams, and it prefers quiet and clear water.[2]
Feeding
The barred loach feeds on benthic organisms and detritus.[2]
References
- "Nemacheilus fasciatus Barred loach (Also: Stream loach)". Animal Diversity. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- "Nemacheilus fasciatus". Fish Base. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
Footnotes
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Nemacheilus fasciatus" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
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