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Kuhli loach
About Kuhli loach
Kuhli loach, scientifically named Pangio kuhlii, belongs to the Cobitidae family. This elongated snake-like fish has a black, silver, pink, and brown body and a size of about 2.75 to 4 inches. This vertebrate animal has a sociable, calm, and curious personality with high energy. In addition, this fish from Indonesian waters can survive up to 10 years of age.
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Common Name
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Leopard loach, Slimy myersi, Slimy loach, Eel loach
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pangio kuhlii
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Species
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Pangio kuhlii
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Genus
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Pangio
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SubFamily
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Amphiprioninae
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Family
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Cobitidae
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SuperFamily
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Cyprinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cobitoidei
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Order
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Cypriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Kuhli loach |
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Color
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Black
Silver
Brown
yellow
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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2.75 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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73°F to 86°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Plant Substrate
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Minimum Tank Size
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15 gallons |
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pH
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5.5 to 7.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Kuhli loach including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Kuhli loach. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Indonesia
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