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Barbucca diabolica Roberts, 1989 Fire-eyed loach |
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photo by
Roberts, T.R. |
| Family: | Barbuccidae (Fire-eyed loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Malay peninsula (Johore) and western Borneo (Kapuas). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits small, forested streams and backwaters. Feed on small invertebrates, algae and detritus from the bottom. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||