Pond Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
The Pond Loach is a small, elongated freshwater fish native to East Asia that has been introduced to many regions as an aquarium species. It has a distinctive eel-like appearance with barbels around its mouth and can breathe atmospheric air.
Pond Loach at a glance
- Scientific name
- Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
- Typical size
- 4-12 inches, less than 1 lb
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Pond loaches inhabit slow-moving waters, ponds, rice paddies, and muddy bottoms where they burrow and feed on small invertebrates. They are rarely targeted by anglers but may be caught incidentally while fishing for other freshwater species. These hardy fish can tolerate low oxygen conditions and are often found in shallow, vegetated areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pond loach through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksPond Loach questions people ask
Pond Loach is Misgurnus anguillicaudatus.
A typical pond loach runs 4-12 inches, less than 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every pond loach you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Pond loaches inhabit slow-moving waters, ponds, rice paddies, and muddy bottoms where they burrow and feed on small invertebrates. They are rarely targeted by anglers but may be caught incidentally while fishing for other freshwater species. These hardy fish can tolerate low oxygen conditions and are often found in shallow, vegetated areas. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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