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Formosan River Loach (Hemimyzon formosanus)
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Formosan River Loach (Hemimyzon formosanus) specimen
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Balitoridae

Formosan River Loach

Hemimyzon formosanus

Loach of Taiwanese Waters

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • East Asia
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Formosan River Loach is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 10 cm.

Maximum length
10 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia: endemic to Taiwan.
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