Pond Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)

Also known as Alien Oriental Weatherfish, Amur Mud Loach, Amur Weatherfish, Asian Weather Loach, Chinese Muddy Loach, Chinese Weatherfish, Dojo, Dojo Loach, Gold Dojo Loach, Japanese Loach, Japanese Weatherfish, Mud Loach, Oriental Weatherfish, Oriental Weather Loach, Weather Loach, Weatherfish

Description

Also known as Alien Oriental Weatherfish, Amur Mud Loach, Amur Weatherfish, Asian Weather Loach, Chinese Muddy Loach, Chinese Weatherfish, Dojo, Dojo Loach, Gold Dojo Loach, Japanese Loach, Japanese Weatherfish, Mud Loach, Oriental Weatherfish, Oriental Weather Loach, Weather Loach, Weatherfish.

Found hiding in leaf litter and mucky bottoms, with just their head showing, or under plant mats, in lakes, ponds, rice paddies, rivers, streams, and swamps.
They feed on small aquatic organisms, small crustaceans, insects, insect larvae, and worms.
Length - 28cm
Depth - 5-?m
Widespread Asia

Popular aquarium fish as the are scavengers they are good for keeping the tank clean! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3016

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