What are the main varieties of Loach?

Loach is a member of the Loach family. Loach is known as "ginseng in the water". It is distributed all over southern China, which is not common in the north, but it is also distributed in different parts of China. Misgurnus anguillicaudatus lives in the lake pond and is the smallest, only three or four inches long. It is round, short, with small scales under the skin, bluish black and covered with its own mucus, so it is slippery and cannot be grasped. The main varieties are: true Loach, Paramisgurnus anguillicaudatus and Misgurnus anguillicaudatus.

True Loach

Commonly known as Loach. The body is long cylindrical, the tail is flattened on the side, and the mouth is under the mouth, showing a horseshoe shape. 5 pairs of moustache, 3 pairs of maxilla, larger, 2 pairs of mandible, one big and one small. The caudal fin is round, the scales are small and buried under the skin. The back and back of the body are grayish black with small black spots. The lower part of the body is white or light yellow, and there is a large black spot above the base of the caudal stalk. There is more mucus on the body surface, the head is pointed, the snout protrudes forward, and the eyes and mouth are smaller.

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Distributed in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and its subsidiary water bodies. The body is very similar to Loach. Must be 5 pairs. The eyes are covered with a membrane. No thorns under the eye. The scales are large and buried under the skin. The skin of the caudal stalk is well-developed and is connected to the caudal fin. The length of the tail handle is about equal to the height. The caudal fin is round. The anus is near the starting point of the anal fin.

Misgurnus sinensis

Distributed in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Also known as Loach. The kiss is long and sharp. Must be 3 pairs. The lower part has a pair of button-like protuberances. The thorn bifurcates at the moment, and the end exceeds the posterior edge of the eye. Cheeks are scaleless. The anus is close to the starting point of the anal fin. The tail handle is low. Living in the slow water area of the sand and gravel bottom reach, often living in the bottom layer.

At present, there are many ornamental Loach in China, the posture is the same as the general Loach, but the color is more colorful, suitable for family feeding and ornamental.