Lepidocephalichthys thermalis (Valenciennes, 1846)
Common spiny loach
photo by Ramani Shirantha

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  38 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5
Distribution:  Asia: India and Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found usually in quiet, flowing waters with a sandy substrate. Feeds mainly on detritus, but also algae (Ref. 6028).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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