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Nemacheilus selangoricus Duncker, 1904
| Family Name: | Nemacheilidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Grey-banded Loach, Grey-banded Sand Loach |
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Description
| Description | Body cylindrical in cross-section with 3 pairs of short barbels, 8 to 12 regular grey bars, and a black spot at the base of the dorsal fin. Tail fin forked. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This bottom-dwelling fish frequents fast flowing forest streams with acidic water and sand-gravel substrate. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater |
| Distribution | In Singapore, known only from a small part of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Degradation of its habitat appears to be the main threat. This species was reported to be relatively common in the 1960s but is now rare. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Sometimes collected for the aquarium trade. |
| Conservation Notes | Continued protection of its natural habitat is of prime importance. It should also be protected from illegal fish collectors. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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