Botia rostrata
Botia rostrata Günther, 1868
Gangetic loach
Botia rostrata
photo by Janiczak, B.J.


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Family:  Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae
Max. size:  25 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in hill streams (Ref. 4832) and mainstream rivers (Ref. 58784). A carnivorous species which feeds on insect larvae and benthic organisms (Ref. 58784).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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