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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

Temperament
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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

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