Spotback loach (Schistura notostigma)

Scientific name: Schistura notostigma Bleeker, 1863

The Spotback loach (Schistura notostigma) is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Asia, endemic to Sri Lanka.

Spotback loach care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Found usually browsing among pebbles in shallow, flowing water. Can ascend steep inclines and also occurs in even the highest mountain streams.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Schistura notostigma
Family: Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
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.)