Syncrossus berdmorei Blyth, 1860
Blyth's loach
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae
Max. size:  15 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 12
Distribution:  Asia: India, Myanmar and central Thailand (Ref. 4832). Recorded from the Mekong basin (Ref. 12975).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in clear mountain streams (Ref. 41236). Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 28 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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