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Dojo loach vs Spined Loach

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Dojo loach

Dojo loach

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

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vs
Spined Loach

Spined Loach

Cobitis taenia

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Size

Dojo loach

Dojo loach

0.3 m

Human

1.75 m

Spined Loach

Spined Loach

0.12 m

Dojo loachSpined Loach
Weight10–150 g2–6 g
Length10–30 cm6–12 cm
Lifespan5–10 yrs3–5 yrs
Offspring50000–150000 150–3000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCrepuscularNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatWetland, River, Lake, FarmlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsEurope, Asia, North AmericaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyCobitidaeCobitidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes