Botia modesta

Botia modesta Bleeker, 1865 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the orangefin loach.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Botia modesta Bleeker, 1865 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Cypriniformes, Botia modesta exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are soft-rayed freshwater fishes with pharyngeal teeth and a Weberian apparatus; most lack jaw teeth. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Cobitidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Cobitidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.