Parabotia kiangsiensis – Point Face Golden Loach (~10 cm / ~4 inches) Pseudogastromyzon laticeps freshwater jewel native to the

freshwater jewel native to the Wuyi River tributaries in Zhejiang Province

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Distinct Appearance: Nuptial males display a reddish-orange belly and caudal area

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These fish thrive in shoals of 6 or more

Parabotia kiangsiensis – Point Face Golden Loach (~10 cm / ~4 inches) Pseudogastromyzon laticeps freshwater jewel native to theDescription Parabotia kiangsiensis, commonly called the Point Face or Jiangxi Golden Loach, is a rarely seen Botiid loach native to the Sin River tributaries in Jiangxi Province, China. Adults reach approximately 8 cm (sometimes up to 10 cm) and have a distinctive golden brown base color speckled with darker body striping and notable facial spotting. Their large, expressive orange irises and elegant body shape make them visually striking. These