The Beautiful loach (Traccatichthys pulcher) is a brackish-water fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The beautiful loach is a small loach from fresh and brackish water of southern China and Vietnam. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate body with a striking dark longitudinal stripe and fine markings. With its barbels it searches the bottom of clear streams and small rivers for insect larvae, small crustaceans and aufwuchs. The fish is harmless to humans and appears in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Beautiful loach?
The Beautiful loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Beautiful loach live?
The Beautiful loach lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Beautiful loach get?
The Beautiful loach grows to a maximum of about 12 cm. On average the species is around 4 cm.
Is the Beautiful loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Beautiful loach is harmless to humans.
Is the Beautiful loach edible?
The Beautiful loach is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Traccatichthys
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