Lepidocephalichthys guntea

Lepidocephalichthys guntea

Guntea loach, Scavenger loach, Peppered loach

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Lepidocephalichthys guntea
Length
15
6
cminch
cm inch 

Lepidocephalichthys guntea, also known as guntea loach, scavenger loach or peppered loach, is a species of cobitid loach native to southern and south-eastern Asia. This species reaches a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. It uses its intestines to breathe, which gives it the ability to adapt to live in a variety of stagnant and flowing environments. This fish is found in the aquarium trade.

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References

1. Lepidocephalichthys guntea Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidocephalichthys_guntea
2. Lepidocephalichthys guntea on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/166413/128736009

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