CARES Species Profile:  Ambastaia sidthimunki

Common Name:  Dwarf botia

Description

A freshwater loach from Thailand found in rivers, flooded fields, and muddy lakes. It feeds on aquatic invertebrates.

CARES Family:   Cobitidae - True Loaches

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Thailand

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Endangered   IUCN Assessment Date:  Feb. 17, 2011      
 

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