The Skunk Loach is named for the black stripe running down its back and it is a very popular species in the aquarium hobby. These fish typically exhibit light brown or cream-colored bodies ornamented with a black stripe down the back and a black vertical band at the base of the caudal fin. The caudal fin may also exhibit dark spots and juveniles of this species may have dark vertical stripes which fade with maturation. Skunk Loaches are native to Cambodia but have also been found in parts of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. These fish tend to inhabit both flowing and still waters where they often hide in crevices and underneath rocks.