Acanthocobitis urophthalmus (Günther, 1868) Banded mountain loach |
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Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: restricted to the south western lowlands from Kelani River to Nilwala River, Sri Lanka. | |||
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Biology: | Found in shallow, flowing waters over pebble substrate. Probably feeds on invertebrates and detritus. A hardy species that is among the favorites in the aquarium fish trade. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |