dwarf loach
ambastaia sidthimunki latin

The dwarf loach closely resembles Ambastaia nigrolineata, another Thai protected species, especially when the fish is fully grown.

The dwarf loach is found in the Mae Klong River and the Khwae Noi River in western Thailand.

The dwarf loach, ladderback loach, pygmy loach, chain loach or chain botia, Ambastaia sidthimunki, is a popular freshwater tropical fish in aquariums belonging to the Botiidae family.