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Clown Loach
About Clown Loach
Clown Loach is a fish first identified by Pieter Bleeker in 1852 that originated from rivers in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan regions. One type of loach is active during the day and night. This clown loach does not like very bright light. Therefore, it will hide and sleep behind plants or rocks.
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Common Name
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Tiger 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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Chromobotia macracanthus
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Species
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Chromobotia macracanthus
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Genus
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Chromobotia
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Family
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Botiidae
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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 Clown Loach |
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Color
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Orange
Black
Yellow
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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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5.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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11.8 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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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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77°F to 86°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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120 gallons |
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pH
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5.0 to 8.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Clown 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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Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate 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 Clown Loach. |
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Lifespan
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30 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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Indonesia
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