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Botia striata Narayan Rao, 1920 Zebra loach |
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photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
| Family: | Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in clear mountain streams (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||