Fish Identification: Find Species

Family: Gyrinocheilidae Algae eaters

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Photo by Photo by Nilsson, K.

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
[Siamese algae-eater]

Photo by Photo by Baird, I.G.

Gyrinocheilus pennocki
[Spotted algae eater]

Photo by Photo by Arbiyansyach Jueng

Gyrinocheilus pustulosus
[Borneo algae-eater]

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Scientific Name	English Name	Distribution	Max. Length (cm)	Year
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri	Siamese algae-eater	Asia	28 SL	1883
Gyrinocheilus pennocki	Spotted algae eater	Asia	28 SL	1937
Gyrinocheilus pustulosus	Borneo algae-eater	Asia	35.5 TL	1902

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Fish Identification: Find Species

Family: Gyrinocheilidae Algae eaters(See list of species below)

Family: Gyrinocheilidae Algae eaters

(See list of species below)