The Orange loach (Schistura melarancia) is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Orange 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 Orange loach?
The Orange loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Orange loach live?
The Orange loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Orange loach get?
The Orange loach grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Orange loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Orange loach is harmless to humans.
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