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Zebra Loach
About Zebra Loach
Zebra Loach (Botia striata) is one type of loach in the Botiidae family. This type of loach has no apparent external differences in the sex of males and females. When the zebrafish is an adult, it can only be seen from the abdomen, where adult females have a rounder abdomen than males. These zebra loaches are much more active at night and like to live in small flocks that like to explore the aquarium together.
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Common Name
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Candystripe Loach, Crossbanded Loach, Lined Loach, Striped Loach, Tiger Loach, Zebra Botia
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Botia striata
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Species
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Botia striata
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Genus
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Botia
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SubFamily
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Pseudopimelodinae
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Family
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Botiidae
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SuperFamily
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Cobitoidei
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SubOrder
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Cyprinoidei
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Order
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Cypriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Zebra Loach |
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Color
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Grey
Yellow
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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3.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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70°F to 79°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Zebra Loach including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Zebra Loach. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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India
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