Botia Loaches

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Botia histrionica

Burmese Botia, Burmese Loach

Size: This species is somewhat LARGE, possibly reaching 25cm.

Spiny Loach

Imperial Flower Loach

Size: This species is VERY LARGE. Reportedly reaching over 50cm in adulthood, this is the longest loach species on record.

Banded River Botia

Jiangxi River Botia

Lijiang River Botia

Note: Despite the very similar color and pattern with Sinibotia robusta, they are easily distinguished by body shape and tail fin pattern.

Golden Sand Botia

Note: Despite the very similar color and pattern with Parabotia lijiangensis, they are easily distinguished by body shape and tail fin pattern.

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