Botia striata Narayan Rao, 1920 Zebra loach |
photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
Family: | Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in clear mountain streams (Ref. 41236). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |