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Botia rostrata Günther, 1868 Gangetic loach |
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photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
| Family: | Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in hill streams (Ref. 4832) and mainstream rivers (Ref. 58784). A carnivorous species which feeds on insect larvae and benthic organisms (Ref. 58784). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 (A2cd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||