Sun loach (Yasuhikotakia eos)

Scientific name: Yasuhikotakia eos Taki, 1972

The Sun loach (Yasuhikotakia eos) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong basin, Chao Phraya and Maeklong basins.

Sun loach care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Has 10-11 branched dorsal rays, a large blackish blotch on the caudal peduncle; the caudal, dorsal, anal and pelvic fins with white distal margins and black subdistal margin; some specimens almost black in life. With well-developed papillae on each side of lower lip; large mental lobe and large ethmoid spine perpendicular to snout when viewed from above.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Yasuhikotakia eos
Family: Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.0
Environment: Freshwater; demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Mekong basin, Chao Phraya and Maeklong basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)