Common spiny loach (Lepidocephalichthys thermalis) fish species and information / pictures of Common spiny loach - Lepidocephalichthys thermalis

Common spiny loach (Lepidocephalichthys thermalis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lepidocephalichthys thermalis

Common Name
Common spiny loach

Biology
Found usually in quiet, flowing waters with a sandy substrate. Feeds mainly on detritus, but also algae.

Classification

Classified By
Valenciennes, 1846
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Loaches (Cobitidae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: India and Sri Lanka.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
24 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 5 demersal
Trophic Level
2.89 s.e. 0.33 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
38.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated