mapress A rare fish species thought to be extinct for over ... and the highest number of lateral-line scales among all snakeheads of the Gachua group,” Thackeray Wildlife Foundation posted ...

One of the most fascinating features of many fish is their scales. These tiny, often overlooked structures play a big role in a fish’s survival, protection and movement through water.

Gelao loach fish have “elongated” bodies, reaching over 5 inches in length, the study said. They are largely “scaleless,” but their sides are “sparsely covered with tiny scales buried be ...