Blyth's loach (Syncrossus berdmorei)

Scientific name: Syncrossus berdmorei Blyth, 1860

Blyth's loach (Syncrossus berdmorei)
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The Blyth's loach (Syncrossus berdmorei) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows to about 11 cm (4.3 in). It is moderate to keep and aggressive and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: Asia, India, Myanmar and central Thailand.

Blyth's loach care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Adult size
11 cm (4.3 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.5
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Found in clear mountain streams. Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Syncrossus berdmorei
Family
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 12 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: India, Myanmar and central Thailand. Recorded from the Mekong basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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