The Samanti loach (Oxynoemacheilus samanticus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Samanti loach is a stone loach (Nemacheilidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of the streams of Anatolia in West Asia. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, elongate, brown-speckled body with small barbels around the mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lives among gravel and stones of oxygen-rich streams and rivers and snaps at insect larvae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Samanti loach?
The Samanti loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Samanti loach live?
The Samanti loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Samanti loach get?
The Samanti loach grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Samanti loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Samanti loach is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Oxynoemacheilus
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