Fin's Fish Guide
The Lake hillstream loach (Formosania lacustre) is a fish of the family Balitoridae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Lake hillstream loach is a hillstream loach (Balitoridae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of Taiwan in East Asia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has an elongate, flattened body with broad pectoral and pelvic fins with which it presses to stones against the current, and small barbels. As a bottom-dweller it lives among gravel and rocks of oxygen-rich streams and rasps algae and biofilm and snaps at insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lake hillstream loach?
The Lake hillstream loach is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Lake hillstream loach live?
The Lake hillstream loach is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Lake hillstream loach get?
The Lake hillstream loach grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Lake hillstream loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Lake hillstream loach is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Formosania
More from the family Balitoridae
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