Cobitis biwae (Japan Loche)

Biwae Cobitis fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cobitidae family. It measures about 6 cm long and has an elongated and slender body. Its color is generally gray or brown with black stripes running along its body. Biwae Cobitis fish has two pairs of bearded on the chin, which distinguishes it from other species of fish.

Biwae Cobitis fish lives mainly in Asian rivers and streams, mainly in Japan and China. It feeds mainly on aquatic invertebrates such as insects and shrimps. Biwae Cobitis fish is a lonely and territorial fish, and it can be aggressive towards other fish of its species when it is in competition for food or space.

Biwae Cobitis fish is an oviparous fish, which means that females lay eggs that males fertilize. Eggs generally hatch about a week later, and fry can reach sexual maturity in about one year.

Biwae Cobitis fish is a cold water fish and needs a well -equipped aquarium with good filtration and water temperature between 12 and 22 degrees Celsius to develop properly.