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Name
Scientific name
Annamia cf. thuathienensis
Described by
Authority Nguyen, Year 2005
Family
Gastromyzontidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Annamia cf. thuathienensis is a hillstream loach described from the Bô River in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Its description w…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–22°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Vietnam, Bô (Vietnam)
Writing
Etymology
Annamia: named for Annam, a former French protectorate which today comprises the central region of Vietnam. thuathienensis: named for Thua Thiên Province, Viet…
Distribution
Described from the Bô River, Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. At present, there are no additional records.
Habitat
Largely unconfirmed, but its ecology should be similar to that of A. normani which inhabits shallow, swiftly-flowing stretches of streams and small rivers. The…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Since Annamia spp. are obligate residents of riffles and rapids in nature it is essential to maintain them in a set-up designed to resemble such a habitat. Use…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Traditionally considered to be a micropredator feeding on insect larvae and suchlike (Rainboth, 1996)[3], but a study by Herder and Freyhof (2006)[1] revealed …
Behaviour and compatibility
Largely peaceful, although its environmental requirements limit the choice of suitable tankmates somewhat. Species inhabiting similar environments include Bari…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are likely to be a little larger and fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but has not been bred in captivity.
Notes
This species' description was published in the Vietnamese language, and very little is known about it. Some major resources fail to list it as valid, and it is…
References
References
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