Also known by the trade names Long-Nosed and Banana Loach, the Horseface Loach is named for its elongated, horse-like snout. These fish exhibit elongated bodies that are typically light brown in color, ornamented with an assortment of darker spots and stripes. The Horseface Loach was originally described in the Palambang Province of Sumatra but have also been found in parts of India, southern China, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. In their native environment, these fish tend to inhabit flowing rivers but may migrate to flooded areas during the wet season.