Creek loach (Schistura beavani) fish species and information / pictures of Creek loach - Schistura beavani

Creek loach (Schistura beavani) fish species information

Scientific Name
Schistura beavani

Common Name
Creek loach

Biology
Occurs in shallow and swift clear streams with pebbly bottom (Ref. 41236). Found in hill streams (Ref. 6351). Prefers pools and riffle areas of creek (Ref. 12045). Collected in a large river with high, turbid monsoon flow and with diverse substrate consisting of sand, mud, gravel, pebble, cobble, and boulders (Ref. 85713).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1868
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
River loaches (Balitoridae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: India and Nepal. Reported from Bangladesh (Ref. 1479).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 8.0 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.99 s.e. 0.30 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
8.0 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
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)