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Name
Scientific name
Acrossocheilus paradoxus
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1868, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Taiwan Banded Barb, Taiwan Bänderbärbling
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The Taiwan banded barb, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, is a cyprinid native to Taiwan, where it occurs throughout western and northeastern river…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 15–25°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
China, Taiwan, Chingmei, Choshui, Houlong, Jiaolong, Laonung, Nanyang, Neishuang, Peishi, Tajia, Touchien, Tsengwen, Tungkang, Tahan (Taiwan)
Writing
Etymology
Acrossocheilus: from the Greek a- (Gr. ἀ-), meaning 'without', krossós (Gr. κροσσός), meaning 'fringe, tassel', and cheílos (Gr. χείλος), meaning 'lip', in ref…
Distribution
Native to Taiwan, where it occurs throughout western and northeastern river drainages, plus Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, mainland China. No specific type loc…
Habitat
Inhabits subtropical streams and small-to-medium sized rivers at medium to relatively high altitudes.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 180 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered for long-term maintenance.
Maintenance
Likely to prefer a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river with a substrate of variably-sized rocks and gravel and some large water-worn boulders. This can…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Wild fish are known to feed on small, benthic invertebrates and graze biofilm from rocks and other solid surfaces.
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
The genus Acrossocheilus is restricted to southern China, Taiwan, northern Vietnam and northern Laos. It can be distinguished from related genera by the follow…
References
References
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