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Name
Scientific name
Crossocheilus elegans
Described by
Authority Kottelat & Tan, Year 2011
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Crossocheilus elegans is a cyprinid known only from the Segama and Kinabatangan river systems in Sabah, northern Borneo. It is mostly colle…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
20–25.5°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
Malaysia, Borneo, Kinabatangan, Segama
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
Known only from the Segama and Kinabatangan river systems in Sabah state, eastern Malaysia (northern Borneo). Type locality is 'Danum Valley, Kinabatangan drai…
Habitat
Mostly collected in or near riffle zones of headwater hill streams with fast-flowing water and rocky substrates. Sympatric species include Anguilla borneensis …
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
This species can be most easily distinguished from other members of the genus by its colour pattern which consists of a blackish midlateral stripe extending fr…
References
References
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