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Mekong clawn loach

Ambastaia nigrolineata

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Max Length
8.0 cm
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 8.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Family Botiidae (Botiid Loaches)
Species Ambastaia nigrolineata

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Mekong clawn loach get?
Mekong clawn loach can grow up to 8.0 cm long.
What family does Mekong clawn loach belong to?
Mekong clawn loach (Ambastaia nigrolineata) belongs to the family Botiidae (Botiid Loaches) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

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