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Name
Scientific name
Crossocheilus latius
Described by
Authority Hamilton, Year 1822, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Crossocheilus latius is a cyprinid widespread in India, described from the Tista River on the border with Bangladesh. It lives everywhere f…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Andhikhola, Barakar, Brahmaputra, Damodar, Ganges, Kauriala, Koshi, Mahakali, Sharda, Teesta
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
This species was described from the Teesta/Tista River close to the border between Darjeeling district, India and Bangladesh, although no preserved type specim…
Habitat
Found in various habitat types, from lower Himalayan hill streams flowing over boulders, pebbles, gravel and sand to slower-moving, silt-laden tributaries and …
Aquarium size
Base measurements of 150 ∗ 45 cm or more.
Maintenance
This species will do well in most well-maintained tanks but we highly recommend keeping it in a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a s…
Water conditions
Temperature: This species is subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations in nature and is comfortable between 59 - 77°F/15 - 25°C with even greater extremes b…
Diet
In nature Crossocheilus spp. are aufwuchs grazers feeding on algae, diatoms and other phytoplankton. The use of high protein foods in the aquarium should there…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally peaceful and can be maintained alongside many of the more popular species in the hobby although our preference would be to select fishes from from on…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are normally thicker-bodied than males but it 's impossible to accurately sex young fish by external characters.
Reproduction
Not thought to have occured in the hobby. Members of this genus are known to undergo seasonal reproductive migrations in nature, moving upstream during the dry…
Notes
C. latius isn't often available in the ornamental trade but makes an excellent alternative to more commonly-offered members of the genus should you be lucky en…
References
References
4 on this profile