Flat-headed loach (Oreonectes platycephalus) is a species of cyprinid fish. It is found in fast-flowing streams in southern China (including Hong Kong) and northern Vietnam. It grows to 10 cm (3.9 in) total length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Flat-headed Loach being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lefua echigonia
- Galaxias brevipinnis
- Forbesichthys papilliferus
- Galaxias olidus
- Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Nemacheilidae
- Genus
- Oreonectes
- Species
- Oreonectes platycephalus
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