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Common spiny loach (Lepidocephalichthys thermalis)
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Common spiny loach (Lepidocephalichthys thermalis) specimen
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Cobitidae

Common spiny loach

Lepidocephalichthys thermalis

Loach Reaching Thirty Eight Centimeters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South Asia
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Common spiny loach is known around Asia as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and records give a maximum length of 38 cm.

Family
Cobitidae
Maximum length
38 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia: India and Sri Lanka.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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