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Definition of zebra loach

zebra loach

Plural:zebra loaches
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A small, peaceful freshwater bottom-dwelling fish (Botia striata) of the family Botiidae, native to the Western Ghats mountain range in India, distinguished by its thin, vertical yellowish-white and black stripes and commonly kept in home aquariums.

Example

"The zebra loach is a highly sought-after species for community aquariums because of its striking pattern and its natural tendency to eat nuisance aquatic snails."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zebra loach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zebra%20loach
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