The Uncertain loach (Schistura incerta) is a brackish-water fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Uncertain loach is a stone loach (Nemacheilidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of 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 Uncertain loach?
The Uncertain loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Uncertain loach live?
The Uncertain loach lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Uncertain loach get?
The Uncertain loach grows to a maximum of about 14 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.
Is the Uncertain loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Uncertain loach is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Schistura
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