A freshwater fish thought to be extinct was found this week in Turkish waters, nearly 50 years after it was last seen. The Batman River loach was last seen in the Batman and Ambar rivers in 1974.

Kuhli loaches also cohabitate peacefully with fish of similar sizes and temperaments, making them an excellent addition to many freshwater tanks. The kuhli loach can also be a significant ...

The Batman River loach (Paraschistura chrysicristinae) is a tiny, orange-and-brown-striped freshwater fish that is considered to be critically endangered. Image courtesy of Re:wild.