nakiyadeniya mountain loach (schistura scripta) in Schistura scripta inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
critically endangered
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nakiyadeniya mountain loach

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schistura scriptaESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    nakiyadeniya mountain loach

  • Regions

    IndiaNepal

  • Population

    The population of Schistura scripta is estimated to be in the thousands.

  • Habitat

    Schistura scripta inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams with rocky bottoms.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.1, and 5

Regions

India, Nepal

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