Nemacheilidae

Dotted Loach

Schistura semiarmata

Five Point Six Centimeters Loach from Asian Waters

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

Schistura semiarmata is a species of stone loach in the genus Schistura. It is found in the Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu (the Bhavani River, the Seegoor River, and Billicul Lake) and, at least based on some sources, in Pakistan. It grows to 5.6 cm (2.2 in) SL. It is a very common species inhabiting high altitude streams with hard bottom (sand, gravel and cobble stones as the major substrates).