Sewellia

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Sewellia is a genus of small, bottom-dwelling hillstream loaches known for their flattened bodies and adaptation to fast-flowing freshwater habitats in Southeast Asia.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fish genus
taxon
adaptation adapted to fast currents
adhesive ventral surface
enlarged paired fins for clinging to rocks
aquariumTrade popular hillstream loach genus
behavior bottom-dwelling
bodyShape flattened
class Actinopterygii
commonName hillstream loaches
diet algae
biofilm
small invertebrates
distribution Cambodia NERFINISHED
Laos NERFINISHED
Vietnam NERFINISHED
ecologicalNiche algae grazer
aufwuchs grazer
family Gastromyzontidae NERFINISHED
finMorphology broad pectoral fins
broad pelvic fins
foundIn mountain streams
upland streams
habitat fast-flowing rivers
freshwater
hillstream
kingdom Animalia
lifestyle benthic
locomotion clings to rocks in fast water
microhabitat riffles and rapids
rocky substrates
nativeTo Southeast Asia
notableSpecies Sewellia albisuera NERFINISHED
Sewellia breviventralis NERFINISHED
Sewellia lineolata NERFINISHED
Sewellia marmorata NERFINISHED
order Cypriniformes NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Gastromyzontidae NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
reproduction egg-laying
respirationAdaptation high oxygen demand
size small
taxonRank genus
waterFlowPreference strong current
waterParameterPreference cool to moderate temperature
well-oxygenated water

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Balitoridae notableGenus Sewellia