Siamese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri)

Also known as Chinese Algae Eater, Gold Algae Eater, Golden Loach, Honey Sucker, Indian Algae Eater, Indian Sucking-loach, Lemon Algae Eater, Siamese Headbreather, Sucker Loach, Sucking Catfish, Sucking Loach

Description

Also known as Chinese Algae Eater, Gold Algae Eater, Golden Loach, Honey Sucker, Indian Algae Eater, Indian Sucking-loach, Lemon Algae Eater, Siamese Headbreather, Sucker Loach, Sucking Catfish, Sucking Loach.

Found on solid surfaces, over flooded fields and in flowing waters of large rivers.
They feed on algae, insect larvae, phytoplankton and zooplankton.
Length - 28cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

These fish use the suckers on their mouths to cling to objects in fast flowing waters. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/12298

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