Sewellia lineolata

Sewellia lineolata, the reticulated hillstream loach, is a species of fish from the provinces of Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh in Vietnam.[2]

Sewellia lineolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Gastromyzontidae
Genus: Sewellia
Species:
S. lineolata
Binomial name
Sewellia lineolata
Underside of Sewellia lineola

Habitat

Sewellia lineotola is found in shallow, fast-flowing, highly oxygenated tributaries and headwaters that contain stretches of riffles broken up by pools or sometimes waterfalls. Inhabited substrates are normally composed of gravel, bedrock and sand among stretches containing boulders, surrounded by well-developed riparian vegetations but with fewer aquatic plants present. The most favorable habitats have oxygen-saturated clear water which, combined with the sun, creates a rich biofilm covering submerged surfaces. During times of high rainfall, some streams can become murky as a result of suspended material caused by larger flow rate and water depth.[2]

Diet

Sewellia lineolata eat benthic algae and associated micro-organisms. Insect larvae may be eaten opportunistically.[2] In the aquarium, fish flakes, mini pellets, and algae wafers can also be added to the diet, along with bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and tubifex.[3]

References
  1. "Sewellia lineolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  2. "Sewellia lineolata". seriouslyfish.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  3. Page, Alison (July 24, 2021). "Reticulated Hillstream Loach (Sewellia Lineolata) – Care Guide". tankarium.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.

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