Lohachata Loach (Chaudhuri, 1912)
| Scientific Name | Botia macracantha |
| Diet | Omnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets. Some vegetable matter should be offered. |
| Alt Common Name | Reticulate Loach, Yo-yo Loach, Pakistani Loach |
| Family | Cobitidae |
| Origin | Asia: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Community Aquarium Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Tan with dark brown marbled lines |
| Disposition | Moderate |
| Hardiness | Moderate |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Angelfish, Catfish, Cichlids, Danios, Gouramis, Livebearers, Loaches, Minnows, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Tetras. |
| Mature Size | Typically 3 inches in the aquarium, to 4 inches in the Wild. |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 50 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | None visible. |