Image Bank - Fishes
Oriental Weatherloach/Loche Etang
Reference |
IB0906 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Loaches - COBITIDAE |
Common Name |
Oriental Weatherloach/Loche Etang |
Scientific Name |
Misgurnus fossilis |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Oriental Weatherloach prefers slow-flowing waters with muddy or detritus-covered bottoms, and will often bury itself in the substrate, leaving only the head protruding. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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