Acanthocobitis urophthalmus (Günther, 1868)
Banded mountain loach
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: restricted to the south western lowlands from Kelani River to Nilwala River, Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow, flowing waters over pebble substrate. Probably feeds on invertebrates and detritus. A hardy species that is among the favorites in the aquarium fish trade.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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