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Name
Scientific name
Crossocheilus burmanicus
Described by
Authority Hora, Year 1936
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Crossocheilus burmanicus is a cyprinid from Myanmar plus northeastern India and western Thailand, in rivers draining to the Irrawaddy and S…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
20–26°C
Hardness
Not recorded
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
India, Myanmar, Thailand, Ayeyarwady, Daying, Mae Nam Moei, Nanding, Nu, Nu Jiang, Salween
Writing
Etymology
Crossocheilus: from the Ancient Greek κροσσός (krossós), meaning 'fringe, tassel', and χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip', in reference to the barbels on the uppe…
Distribution
Native to Myanmar plus rivers in northeastern India and western Thailand draining into the Irrawaddy and Salween river systems. The type series was derived fro…
Habitat
Inhabits flowing streams and tributaries with substrates of boulders, pebbles, gravel and sand, often in areas with submerged driftwood or tree roots. The clea…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 150 ∗ 45 cm are recommended.
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
In nature Crossocheilus species are aufwuchs grazers feeding on algae, diatoms and other phytoplankton, plus associated microorganisms. The use of high-protein…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
We've been unable to obtain a diagnosis for this species to date but it can at least be distinguished from those congeners traded as 'Crossocheilus siamensis' …
References
References
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