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Borneo Sucker Loach
About Borneo Sucker Loach
Borneo Sucker Loach is the perfect tropical fish for any aquarium. This type of fish comes from the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, and Malaysia and is often found in rivers with relatively fast and rocky water flow. Borneo Sucker Loach is not a type of fish that actively moves like other fish. They only stay in one place and eat moss that grows.
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Common Name
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Borneo Suckers, Hong Kong plecos
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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 shelfordii
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Species
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Pangio shelfordii
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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 Borneo Sucker Loach |
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Color
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Black
Brown
Beige
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Pattern
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Spotted
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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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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2.5 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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68°F to 75°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 8.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Borneo Sucker 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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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate 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 Borneo Sucker Loach. |
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Lifespan
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4 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
Malaysia
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