Botia dario
| Common Names: | Bengal Loach Dario Loach Indian Loach Queen Loach |
| Synonyms: | Cobitis dario |
| Family: | Cobitidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Asia; Asia |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Very good snail eater. |
| Care: | Feed flake, wafers, pellets, live or frozen foods. Also likes fresh or frozen vegetables. Appreciates hiding places such as caves. Occasionally digs. Best kept in groups of at least three or more as they are very social. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15.24cm (6") Female: 15.24cm (6") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Cannot be determined from external features. |
| Breeding: | The Queen Loach has not yet been bred in captvity; all specimens are wild-caught. |
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| Comments: | These loaches will sometimes lie on their sides to rest, similar to Clown Loaches. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Brown, Yellow |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | ;Theresa_M |
| Submitted By: | Theresa_M |
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