Botia lohachata Chaudhuri, 1912
Reticulate loach
Botia lohachata
photo by Janiczak, B.J.

Family:  Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae
Max. size:  15.39 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12
Distribution:  Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits creeks with rocky and gravel bottoms (Ref. 12045). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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