Identity and origin
- Origin
- Java and Sumatra
- Identity
- Native Javan stream loach
A small barred bottom-dwelling loach with a published maximum of 7.4 cm standard length. Java is within its documented native range; this profile does not assert Bali occurrence.
Habitat and care
Clear streams, including upland waters; feeds on benthic organisms and detritus. Habitat and identity reference
Use a mature, oxygenated aquarium with sand, smooth stones and sheltered bottom areas.
Before choosing this species
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Confirm the adult size and social behaviour of the exact species before planning its aquarium.
- Establish biological filtration and stable water conditions before introducing animals.
- Ask for locality, captive history and the actual animal’s feeding record; a catalogue image cannot provide these.
Evidence record
Conservation record: A current published assessment has not been verified for this profile. This does not imply low risk or permission to trade.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
