Bridge Street Cuttlefish (Garra qiaojiensis)

【Adult Size】18-24cm
【Temperature】18-30°C
【Food】Pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp

The Bridge Street stone loach has a striking and unique appearance. Its head features are prominent, with a concave depression in front of the nostrils forming a rostral projection. The tip of the snout, the rostral projection, and the sides below the rostral projection are covered with conical keratinous tubercles, which facilitate attachment and foraging on the bottom. In addition, the body color of the Bridge Street stone loach changes with its habitat, displaying natural adaptability and diversity.

The Bridge Street stone loach primarily inhabits clear streams, feeding by scraping algae and other organisms from rock surfaces. They have a unique foraging method, attaching to rocks and using the keratinous tubercles on their snouts and sharp teeth to scrape off food. This ecological habit not only demonstrates the survival wisdom of the Bridge Street stone loach but also adds to its mysterious and unique charm.