Aborichthys barapensis

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

9.699999809265137 cm

Color

Yellowish to pale brown body …

Depth Range

0-1m

Family

Nemacheilidae

About

A small, elongated loach endemic to fast-flowing streams in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Adapted to hillstream life with a flattened belly and adhesive structures. Feeds on algae and biofilm.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	9.699999809265137 cm
Depth Range	0-1m

Coloration

Yellowish to pale brown body with alternating dark brown and pale saddle-bars across the back; dark blotches along the lateral line; belly pale yellowish-white; eel-like elongated hillstream loach form.

Habitat & Distribution

Fast-flowing hill streams and mountain rivers of Arunachal Pradesh, northeastern India. Inhabits rocky and gravelly substrates in clear, well-oxygenated mountain streams.

Water Type

Freshwater

Depth Range

0-1m

Geographic Range

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A small hillstream loach from Northeast India; not consumed. Lives in fast-flowing mountain streams and is of no culinary significance; studied for its unique adapted morphology.

Taxonomy

Order	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Family	Nemacheilidae (Stone Loaches)
Species	Aborichthys barapensis

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Aborichthys barapensis?

A small hillstream loach from Northeast India; not consumed. Lives in fast-flowing mountain streams and is of no culinary significance; studied for its unique adapted morphology.

How big does Aborichthys barapensis get?

Aborichthys barapensis can grow up to 9.699999809265137 cm long.

Where is Aborichthys barapensis found?

Known from the Barak River system and associated hill streams in northeastern India, including Assam and Manipur. Inhabits fast-flowing, well-oxygenated rocky and gravelly streams of the Indo-Burman biodiversity hotspot. Fast-flowing hill streams and mountain rivers of Arunachal Pradesh, northeastern India. Inhabits rocky and gravelly substrates in clear, well-oxygenated mountain streams.

What family does Aborichthys barapensis belong to?

Aborichthys barapensis (Aborichthys barapensis) belongs to the family Nemacheilidae (Stone Loaches) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).