Freshwater
Blind cave loach
Nemacheilus troglocataractus
Nemacheilidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 6.8 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 12 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Cave-restricted species. Inhabits headwater stream with a relatively low volume of water flowing over rocks, alternating with small pools and gravel-bottomed shallow reaches. Few individuals were seen adhering to rocks in fast-flowing, well-aerated water or swimming in the pools. Exhibits agonistic behavior upon encounter. Feeds on benthic microorganisms.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Nemacheilus trogocataractus
- Noemacheilus troglocataractus
Articles
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