Botia histrionica Blyth, 1860
Loach
Botia histrionica
photo by Janiczak, B.J.

Family:  Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 17.5 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India and Myanmar. Found in Salween basin (Ref. 12041).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in clear mountain streams (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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