These fish are named for their dark and pale striped coloration. Zebra Loaches have a base coloration of pale or golden yellow ornamented with seven to nine dark green, gray or black bars. These dark bars may be interspersed with thin, light-colored bars. Due to their distinctive coloration, Zebra Loaches are one of the most recognizable species of loach in the aquarium hobby. These fish are native to India and are frequently found in the mountain streams of the Western Ghats.