Fin's Fish Guide
The Pepper kuhli (Pangio piperata) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Pepper kuhli is a kuhli loach (Cobitidae) from fresh water of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a very slender, eel-like, brown-yellow body with dark crossbars, barbels and a small erectable spine below the eye. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it wriggles among leaf litter, roots and sand of quiet forest streams and snaps at small invertebrates and organic matter. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pepper kuhli?
The Pepper kuhli has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Pepper kuhli live?
The Pepper kuhli lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia
How big does the Pepper kuhli get?
The Pepper kuhli grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Pepper kuhli dangerous to humans?
No, the Pepper kuhli 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 Pangio
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