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Nemacheilidae
Aborichthys tikaderi

Aborichthys tikaderi

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Longueur maximale

10,899999618530273 cm

Couleur

Brownish-tan body with alternating dark …

Famille

Nemacheilidae

Overview

Aborichthys tikaderi is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae (Stone Loaches), in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 11 cm.

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À propos

A hillstream loach from South Asian river systems, with typical Aborichthys adaptations for life in fast-flowing, rocky streams. Feeds on algae, diatoms, and small invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	10,899999618530273 cm

Coloration

Brownish-tan body with alternating dark brown and pale yellowish crossbands; a row of dark spots may run along the mid-lateral line between bands; belly pale; similar to congeners but differs in band proportions.

Habitat & Distribution

Hill streams of northeastern India and possibly Bhutan. Fast-flowing, oxygen-rich streams with rocky and pebbly substrates at elevations of 200-800m.

Type d'eau

Freshwater

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Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

A hillstream loach from northeastern India's Brahmaputra drainage; not consumed. Described in honor of a zoologist; entirely without culinary or commercial fishing significance.

Taxonomy

Ordre	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Famille	Nemacheilidae (Stone Loaches)
Espèces	Aborichthys tikaderi

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Chinese (Simplified)	泰氏阿波鰍

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Aborichthys tikaderi?

A hillstream loach from northeastern India's Brahmaputra drainage; not consumed. Described in honor of a zoologist; entirely without culinary or commercial fishing significance.

How big does Aborichthys tikaderi get?

Aborichthys tikaderi can grow up to 10.899999618530273 cm long.

Where is Aborichthys tikaderi found?

Known from the Mizoram and Tripura hill region of northeastern India within the Barak-Surma river system, draining toward Bangladesh. Found in clear, swift hill streams with rocky substrates in tropical montane forest. Hill streams of northeastern India and possibly Bhutan. Fast-flowing, oxygen-rich streams with rocky and pebbly substrates at elevations of 200-800m.

What family does Aborichthys tikaderi belong to?

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