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Oriental Weatherfish

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Cobitidae ›Genus: Misgurnus

About

The pond loach, dojo loach (ドジョウ, dojō), or oriental/Japanese weather loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), is a freshwater fish in the loach family Cobitidae. They are native to East Asia but are also popular as an aquarium fish and introduced elsewhere in Asia and to Europe, North America and Australia. The alternate name weather loach is shared with several other Cobitidae, including the other members of the genus Misgurnus and the spotted weather loach (Cobitis taenia, commonly known...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental Weatherfish?
The scientific name of Oriental Weatherfish is Misgurnus anguillicaudatus.
What kingdom does Oriental Weatherfish belong to?
Oriental Weatherfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Oriental Weatherfish belong to?
Oriental Weatherfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Oriental Weatherfish belong to?
Oriental Weatherfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Oriental Weatherfish belong to?
Oriental Weatherfish belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Oriental Weatherfish belong to?
Oriental Weatherfish belongs to the family Cobitidae.
What genus does Oriental Weatherfish belong to?
Oriental Weatherfish belongs to the genus Misgurnus.