Family Cobitidae--Loach
Family nonnative
Loaches are native to Eurasia, Morocco and Ethiopia.
They are popular aquarium fishes. One loach has
been introduced to Illinois waters. This fish
has a long, cylindrical body, 10-12 barbels around
the mouth and a rounded caudal fin. There is a
strong spine on the pectoral fin. Scales are tiny.
oriental weatherfish--Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
[nonnative]
