The Geisler's loach (Schistura geisleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Geisler's loach is a stone loach (Nemacheilidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, elongate, brown-banded 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 Geisler's loach?
The Geisler's loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Geisler's loach live?
The Geisler's loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Geisler's loach get?
The Geisler's loach grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Geisler's loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Geisler's loach is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Schistura
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