The Eightbarbel loach (Lefua costata) is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The eightbarbel loach is a small stone loach (Nemacheilidae) from fresh water of East Asia, from China to Korea. The species grows to about 10 cm and has an elongate, yellow-brown body with fine dark markings and eight barbels around the mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lives in slow-flowing streams, ponds and rice paddies and searches for small invertebrates, larvae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eightbarbel loach?
The Eightbarbel loach has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Eightbarbel loach live?
The Eightbarbel loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Eightbarbel loach get?
The Eightbarbel loach grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Eightbarbel loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Eightbarbel loach is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lefua
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