Borneo loach (Pangio shelfordii)

Scientific name: Pangio shelfordii Popta, 1903

The Borneo loach (Pangio shelfordii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: Asia, Malay Peninsula extending from Singapore to Terengganu, from Sumatra and Borneo.

Borneo loach care at a glance

Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

Vertebrae: 46 - 51. In Malay Peninsula, it is distinguished by its color pattern consisting of a more or less conspicuous mid-lateral series of irregular blotches, sometimes forming a mid-lateral stripe; back finely mottled, with a median row of large black saddles or any intermediate pattern; a vertical black blotch at caudal base; caudal mottled; median lobe of lower lip produced into a barbel.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pangio shelfordii
Family: Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 5 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Malay Peninsula extending from Singapore to Terengganu, from Sumatra and Borneo.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)