Skunk Botia (Yasuhikotakia morleti)

Also known as Cream Loach, Hora's Loach, Hora's Skunk Loach, Mouse Loach, Skunk Botia Loach, Skunk Loach

Description

Also known as Cream Loach, Hora's Loach, Hora's Skunk Loach, Mouse Loach, Skunk Botia Loach, Skunk Loach.

Found in excavated burrows, in crevices, logs, and rocks, over sandy areas, of both flowing and standing waters, of medium to large rivers.
They feed on benthic invertebrates and molluscs.
Length - 10cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Popular aquarium fish as the are scavengers they are good for keeping the tank clean! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/11321

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