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Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822) Bengal loach |
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photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
| Family: | Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832). Reported from Bhutan (Ref. 40882). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in clear mountain streams (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||