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Flat-headed loach

Oreonectes platycephalus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Max Length
10.0 cm
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 10.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Family Nemacheilidae (Stone Loaches)
Species Oreonectes platycephalus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Flat-headed loach get?
Flat-headed loach can grow up to 10.0 cm long.
What family does Flat-headed loach belong to?
Flat-headed loach (Oreonectes platycephalus) belongs to the family Nemacheilidae (Stone Loaches) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

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