Japanese striped loach

Japanese striped loach

The scientific name of the Japanese striped loach is Cobitis biwae, which is a native fish species in Japan. Found in sandy and gravelly substrates in rivers. This species is a native species of this state. However, it was not found in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is considered an invasive species in Lake Chuzenji and eastern Shizuoka Prefecture. Because they are small and easy to raise, they are also farmed as ornamental fish.