{"product_id":"pseudogastromyzon-ctenocephalus-loach","title":"Hillstream Loach - Pseudogastromyzon Ctenocephalus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"834\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eHillstream Loach\u003c\/strong\u003e (pseudogastromyzon ctenocephalus) is a small and \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"492\"\u003epeaceful bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"537\"\u003efast-flowing streams\u003c\/strong\u003e of Southeast Asia. Known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eflattened body\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"617\"\u003elarge pectoral fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Hillstream Loach is perfectly adapted to cling to rocks in strong currents. 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