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The Stone loach (Barbatula toni) is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The stone loach is a stone loach (Nemacheilidae) from northeastern Asia. The species is small and has an elongate, mottled body with barbels around the mouth. It inhabits cool, clear-flowing streams and rivers with a bottom of gravel and stones, and also lakes. Bottom-bound, it searches by touch with its barbels for insect larvae, small crustaceans and detritus. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Stone loach?
The Stone loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Bottom-probing loach of cool, clear flowing streams; searches for prey with its barbels.
Where does the Stone loach live?
The Stone loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Asia; cool flowing streams, rivers and lakes.
How big does the Stone loach get?
The Stone loach grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Stone loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Stone loach is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Stone loach edible?
The Stone loach is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Barbatula
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