Turkmenian loach (Paraschistura sargadensis)

Scientific name: Paraschistura sargadensis Nikolskii, 1900

The Turkmenian loach (Paraschistura sargadensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–22°C (59–72°F). Native range: Former USSR. Asia, Iran.

Turkmenian loach care at a glance

Temperature
15–22°C (59–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraschistura sargadensis
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.4
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Former USSR. Asia: Iran.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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