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The weatherfish (Misgurnus fossilis) is a species of true loach that has a wide range in Europe and some parts of Asia. It is an omnivorous scavenger bottom feeder, using its sensitive barbels to find edible items. The diet mostly consists of small aquatic invertebrates along with some detritus. [2]
Misgurnus is a genus of true loaches found in Europe and Asia.The origin of the name Misgurnus comes from the Greek word miseo (to hate) and the Turkish gür (loud), a name given to them due to their habit of becoming very active during barometric pressure changes that occur during thunderstorms.
The species is widely sold at pet stores and local fish shops. Given their somewhat "goofy" and cantankerous nature, they are not particularly aloof or shy, and thus can develop a "friendliness" towards their caretakers, swimming around their owner's hands and arms, allowing for physical contact and even hand-feeding.
The oriental weatherfish or pond loach is widely introduced outside its native range. Some loaches are important food fish, especially in East and Southeast Asia where they are a common sight in markets. Loaches are popular in the aquarium trade. Loaches are fed sinking discs designed for them in the aquarium.
Cobitidae, also known as the true loaches, is a family of Old World freshwater fish.They occur throughout Eurasia and in Morocco, and inhabit riverine ecosystems. Today, most "loaches" are placed in other families (see below).
Common names of fish can refer to a single species; to an entire group of species, such as a genus or family; or to multiple unrelated species or groups. Ambiguous common names are accompanied by their possible meanings. Scientific names for individual species and higher taxa are included in parentheses.
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P. Pale rasbora; Pangio anguillaris; Pao brevirostris; Pao cambodgiensis; Pao cochinchinensis; Pao ocellaris; Pao suvattii; Pao turgidus; Parabathymyrus macrophthalmus