Silver loach

Yasuhikotakia lecontei

Fifteen Centimeters Loach of the Mekong Basin

Silver loach is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Botiidae
Genus: Yasuhikotakia
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: Mekong basin (Ref. 27732 ) and Chao Phraya basin (Ref. 26336 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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