Siju Loach (Schistura sijuensis)
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Siju Loach
Siju Loach
Schistura sijuensis
76 Litres (20 US G.)
4-5 cm (1.6-2")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Nemacheilidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Siju Loach
Additional scientific names
- Noemacheilus sijuensis, Mesonoemacheilus sijuensis, Nemacheilus sijuensis
Origin
- Found only in Siju Cave and Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Species Note
- This fish is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List 1996.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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