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Yasuhikotakia
''Yasuhikotakia'' (Mekong loaches) is a genus of botiid loaches, many which are popular aquarium fish. It is named in honor of Japanese collector/researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Taki. This genus has been separated from the genus ''Botia'' in the paper by Maurice Kottelat in 2004. Fishes of the genus ''Yasuhikotakia'' are found inhabiting river systems in Indochina such as the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. Two additional species formerly included in this genus have been moved to ''Ambastaia''. * ''Yasuhikotakia caudipunctata'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasuhikotakia eos'' ( Y. Taki, 1972) (Sun loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia lecontei'' ( Fowler, 1937) (Silver loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia longidorsalis'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Caudipunctata
''Yasuhikotakia'' (Mekong loaches) is a genus of botiid loaches, many which are popular aquarium fish. It is named in honor of Japanese collector/researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Taki. This genus has been separated from the genus ''Botia'' in the paper by Maurice Kottelat in 2004. Fishes of the genus ''Yasuhikotakia'' are found inhabiting river systems in Indochina such as the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. Two additional species formerly included in this genus have been moved to ''Ambastaia''. * ''Yasuhikotakia caudipunctata'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasuhikotakia eos'' ( Y. Taki, 1972) (Sun loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia lecontei'' ( Fowler, 1937) (Silver loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia longidorsalis'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Eos
''Yasuhikotakia'' (Mekong loaches) is a genus of botiid loaches, many which are popular aquarium fish. It is named in honor of Japanese collector/researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Taki. This genus has been separated from the genus ''Botia'' in the paper by Maurice Kottelat in 2004. Fishes of the genus ''Yasuhikotakia'' are found inhabiting river systems in Indochina such as the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. Two additional species formerly included in this genus have been moved to ''Ambastaia''. * ''Yasuhikotakia caudipunctata'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasuhikotakia eos'' ( Y. Taki, 1972) (Sun loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia lecontei'' ( Fowler, 1937) (Silver loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia longidorsalis'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Splendida
''Yasuhikotakia'' (Mekong loaches) is a genus of botiid loaches, many which are popular aquarium fish. It is named in honor of Japanese collector/researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Taki. This genus has been separated from the genus ''Botia'' in the paper by Maurice Kottelat in 2004. Fishes of the genus ''Yasuhikotakia'' are found inhabiting river systems in Indochina such as the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. Two additional species formerly included in this genus have been moved to ''Ambastaia''. * ''Yasuhikotakia caudipunctata'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasuhikotakia eos'' ( Y. Taki, 1972) (Sun loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia lecontei'' ( Fowler, 1937) (Silver loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia longidorsalis'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Longidorsalis
''Yasuhikotakia'' (Mekong loaches) is a genus of botiid loaches, many which are popular aquarium fish. It is named in honor of Japanese collector/researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Taki. This genus has been separated from the genus ''Botia'' in the paper by Maurice Kottelat in 2004. Fishes of the genus ''Yasuhikotakia'' are found inhabiting river systems in Indochina such as the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. Two additional species formerly included in this genus have been moved to ''Ambastaia''. * ''Yasuhikotakia caudipunctata'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasuhikotakia eos'' ( Y. Taki, 1972) (Sun loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia lecontei'' ( Fowler, 1937) (Silver loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia longidorsalis'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Lecontei
''Yasuhikotakia'' (Mekong loaches) is a genus of botiid loaches, many which are popular aquarium fish. It is named in honor of Japanese collector/researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Taki. This genus has been separated from the genus ''Botia'' in the paper by Maurice Kottelat in 2004. Fishes of the genus ''Yasuhikotakia'' are found inhabiting river systems in Indochina such as the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. Two additional species formerly included in this genus have been moved to ''Ambastaia''. * ''Yasuhikotakia caudipunctata'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasuhikotakia eos'' ( Y. Taki, 1972) (Sun loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia lecontei'' ( Fowler, 1937) (Silver loach) * ''Yasuhikotakia longidorsalis'' ( Y. Taki & A. Doi, 1995) * ''Yasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Morleti
The skunk loach, skunk botia or Hora's loach (''Yasuhikotakia morleti''; syn. ''Botia morleti'', ''Botia horae'') is a species of botiid loach found in the Mekong River basin in Indochina, as well as the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong basins in Thailand. The maximum size is 10 cm (4 in) and it occurs in water with parameters 26 - 30 °C (79 to 86 °F) temperature, pH 6.0 to 8.0, hardness 5.0 to 12.0. It feeds on live crustaceans, insects, snails and other invertebrates. Despite being seen frequently in the aquarium trade, skunk loaches tend to be a naturally territorial fish, and will chase any (and all) other tankmates, regardless of size. Thus they may not suitable for community-style tanks, unless part of that community consists of a small school of skunk botia; a school can create a hierarchy amongst themselves and spread out their natural tension evenly. Smaller fish and bottom feeders in the tank can be pursued, attacked and/or killed. If not physically ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhikotakia Modesta
''Yasuhikotakia modesta'' (blue botia) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Botiidae.Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. It is native to large rivers in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The blue botia is a widely available fish in the aquarium trade and can be purchased globally. Other common names for this fish are red-finned loach, redtail botia, and colored botia. Distribution and habitat Blue botias are widespread in eastern and central Indochina, notably in the Mekong River basin (including Tonlé Sap), but also in the Chao Phraya, Bang Pakong and Mae Klong river basins of Thailand. The water usually has a muddy substrate, a neutral pH of 7.0, and the temperature averages . Description The blue botia has a long, compact body and arched back similar to many other members of the family Botiidae including clown a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Botiidae
Botiidae is a family of cypriniform ray-finned fishes from South, Southeast, and East Asia. Until recently they were placed in the true loach family Cobitidae, until Maurice Kottelat revised the loaches and re-elevated this taxon to family rank in 2012.Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology'', Supplement No. 26: 1-199. The family includes about 56 species. The Botiids are more robust than most of their relatives in Cobitidae and tend to have a more or less arched back, yielding an altogether more fusiform shape. Botiids typically have a pointed snout of intermediate length, while many cobitids are remarkably stub-nosed. Botiids are generally fairly small, with maximum lengths between depending on the species involved, although ''Leptobotia elongata'' reaches (''Chromobotia macracanthus'' has been claimed to reach a similar size, but this would be exceptional). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chao Phraya
The Chao Phraya ( or ; th, แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา, , or ) is the major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand. Etymology On many old European maps, the river is named the ''Mae Nam'' (Thai: แม่น้ำ), the Thai word for "river" (literally, "motherly water"). James McCarthy, F.R.G.S., who served as Director-General of the Siamese Government Surveys prior to establishment of the Royal Survey Department, wrote in his account, "''Mae Nam'' is a generic term, ''mae'' signifying "mother" and ''Nam'' "water," and the epithet Chao P'ia signifies that it is the chief river in the kingdom of Siam." H. Warington Smyth, who served as Director of the Department of Mines in Siam from 1891 to 1896, refers to it in his book first published in 1898 as "the Mae Nam Chao Phraya". In the English-language media in Thailand, the name Chao Phraya River is oft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambastaia
''Ambastaia'' is a genus of botiid loaches native to Mainland Southeast Asia and China. The species in this genus were formerly included in ''Yasuhikotakia''. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus:Kottelat, M. (2012)Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). ''The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. No. 26: 1-199.'' * ''Ambastaia nigrolineata'' (Kottelat & X. L. Chu, 1987) * ''Ambastaia sidthimunki The dwarf loach, ladderback loach, pygmy loach, chain loach or chain botia, (''Ambastaia sidthimunki'') is a freshwater fish belonging to the family Botiidae. Formerly included in the genus '' Yasuhikotakia'', it is frequently seen in the aquariu ...'' ( Klausewitz, 1959) (Dwarf botia) References Botiidae Taxa named by Maurice Kottelat {{Cypriniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Botia
''Botia'' (Indian loaches) is a genus of freshwater fish in the loach family (Botiidae). It was a large genus with about 20 species. In 2004 Maurice Kottelat proposed in his paper (along with the description of ''Botia kubotai'', see References below) to divide the genus into four related genera based on fish appearance and locality: * ''Botia'' for Indian loaches (shorter body). * '' Chromobotia'' for clown loach. * '' Syncrossus'' for tiger loaches (elongated body). * '' Yasuhikotakia'' for Mekong loaches (shorter body). Another genus, '' Parabotia'', was considered a separate genus earlier. It has an elongated body quite similar to '' Syncrossus'', but with its range mostly restricted to China. With all these as separate genera, ''Botia'' species are restricted to South Asia (including Burma). The fish in these genera possess a pair of razor-sharp spines under their eye sockets. These spines normally lie flat, but may be extended when the loach feels threatened. This behavi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilbert Tirant
Gilbert Tirant (12 June 1848, Lyon – 2 October 1899, Lyon) was a French government official and naturalist. He studied medicine at Lyon, and following graduation in 1873 he traveled to Tunisia, publishing "''Voyage dans la régence de Tunis''" (1874; co-author Fleury Rebatel) as a result. Afterwards he was stationed in French Indochina, where he spent many years as an administrator in Cochinchina, Annam and Tonkin. In 1894 he was appointed director of political affairs and protectorates in the ''Gouvernement général de l’Indochine''. In 1898 he returned to France, where he died the following year of malaria.Tirant, Gilbert Sociétés savantes de France He supplied the museum in Lyon with a rich collection of birds, fish and other animals from Cochinchina. He also described several new species of fish whose types are kept in the museum. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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