# Weatherfish (*Misgurnus fossilis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The weatherfish (Misgurnus fossilis) is a bony fish in the family Cobitidae, subfamily Cobitinae, within the order Cypriniformes. It belongs to the genus Misgurnus in the class Teleostei, and its scientific name carries the authority (Linnaeus, 1758). Other English names for the weatherfish include mud loach, weather loach and European weatherfish. The IUCN Red List global assessment places it in the Least Concern (LC) category, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | up to 30 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Cypriniformes
- family: Cobitidae
- genus: Misgurnus
- species: *Misgurnus fossilis* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: *Cobitis fossilis*, *Misgurnis fossilis*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the weatherfish?

The weatherfish is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Cobitidae in the order Cypriniformes.

### What is the scientific name of the weatherfish?

The scientific name of the weatherfish is Misgurnus fossilis, in the genus Misgurnus.

### Who named Misgurnus fossilis?

The authority for Misgurnus fossilis is written as (Linnaeus, 1758).

### Is the weatherfish endangered?

No. The weatherfish is listed as Least Concern (LC) in the IUCN global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

### What are other names for the weatherfish?

Other English names are mud loach, weather-fish, weather loach, European weatherfish and European weather-fish.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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