Botia lohachata Chaudhuri, 1912 Reticulate loach |
photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
Family: | Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae | |||
Max. size: | 15.39 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits creeks with rocky and gravel bottoms (Ref. 12045). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |