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Sucker-belly loach (Balitora kwangsiensis)
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Ecological Illustration of Sucker-belly loach (Balitora kwangsiensis)
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Balitoridae

Sucker-belly loach

Balitora kwangsiensis

A sucker bellied loach of southern Chinese rivers

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • East Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Anguilliform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Sucker-belly loach is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 12 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family
Balitoridae
Genus
Balitora
Body shape
anguilliform
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