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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, or Chinese Algae Eater, is a fish species native to Thailand, Vietnam, and Camboja. It is about 5 to 12 inches in size and requires a tank size of about 30 to 50 gallons with a sand or gravel substrate. This ultraviolet-vision fish has an elongated body with solid, spotted, and striped patterns.
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Common Name
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Siamese algae eater, Honey sucker, Sucking loach, Gold Chinese algae eater
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Species
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, or Chinese Algae Eater, is a fish species native to Thailand, Vietnam, and Camboja. It is about 5 to 12 inches in size and requires a tank size of about 30 to 50 gallons with a sand or gravel substrate. This ultraviolet-vision fish has an elongated body with solid, spotted, and striped patterns.
