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Definition of tiger hillstream loach

tiger hillstream loach

Plural:tiger hillstream loaches
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tiger hillstream loach Lexical Profile

• noun

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A species of freshwater benthic fish (Sewellia lineolata) belonging to the family Gastromyzontidae, native to fast-flowing river rapids and shallow streams in Vietnam, distinguished by its flattened body shape, specialized fins for clinging to rocks, and striking dark and light reticulated stripes.

Example

"To keep a tiger hillstream loach healthy in captivity, aquarists often set up specialized manifold systems to replicate the strong currents of its native Asian rivers."

• Nearby Words

tiger barb
tiger botia
tiger flower
tiger hillstream loach
tiger keelback
tiger lily
tiger moray

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its striking, tiger-like striped and reticulated pattern, and its natural habitat in the fast-flowing, highly oxygenated hill streams of Southeast Asia (specifically Vietnam).

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