The Pangia eel loach (Pangio pangia) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Pangia eel loach is a small loach (Cobitidae) from fresh water of South and Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a strongly elongate, eel-like, red-brown body with barbels and a small, erectile spine below the eye. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it buries itself in soft sand and leaf litter by day and searches for small invertebrates and detritus at night. The fish is harmless to humans and is known from the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pangia eel loach?
The Pangia eel loach has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Pangia eel loach live?
The Pangia eel loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Pangia eel loach get?
The Pangia eel loach grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Pangia eel loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Pangia eel loach is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pangio
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