Asia - List of fishes

The zebra loach is endemic to the Krishna River basin in India. Its populations are declining, mainly due to pollution and deforestation. Loaches play a central role in ecosystem balance by naturally regulating populations of freshwater snails.

This fish, very common in our ponds, is subject to sport fishing. There are several varieties: scale carp, the "mirror carp" (large scales) and "leather carp" (bare skin). it food gives it flesh a smell of vase that disappears after a few days spent in a pool. It is very popular in eastern Europe.

The fish species Danio margaritatus, commonly known as celestial pearl danio or galaxy rasbora, gets its name from the pattern on its flanks that resembles a starry sky. In English, it is called the "Celestial Pearl danio."

It is a very easy fish to breed in an aquarium. It is used as a "laboratory animal" for studies on genetics and on the embryonic development of vertebrates. Danios varieties have been genetically modified: the « Glofishs » © they are fluorescent in the dark.

Small barbs located around its mouth enable it to detect food. Like many similar species, it breeds easily in captivity.