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Name
Scientific name
Desmopuntius trifasciatus
Described by
Authority Kottelat, Year 1996, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Desmopuntius trifasciatus is a cyprinid from Borneo, described from the Kapuas basin in West Kalimantan and also known from southern Sarawa…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
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
Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Borneo, Kapuas, Mentaya, Pinyuh, Sadong
Writing
Etymology
Desmopuntius: from the Ancient Greek δεσμψτης (desmotes), meaning 'prisoner', and the generic name Puntius, in reference to the barred colour pattern in member…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Danau Sentarum Wildlife Reserve, 0°56'37"N, 112°05'31"E, Kapuas basin, Kalimantan Barat, Borneo', referring to a system of lakes in the Kapua…
Habitat
Mostly inhabits peat swamps and associated black water streams as well as other still waters, often in areas with submerged grasses or aquatic plants and dense…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 120 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Will thrive in a heavily-planted or forest stream-type set-up, the latter comprising a soft substrate, dim lighting, roots, branches, and leaf litter as décor.…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Wild fish are probably foragers feeding on diatoms, algae, organic detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton. In the aquarium it's eas…
Behaviour and compatibility
An ideal addition to a peaceful community of Southeast Asian fishes such as similarly sized cyrpinids, cobitids, and certain anabantoids. Some of the more comm…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males tend to be slightly smaller, are noticeably slimmer and exhibit more intense colouration than females.
Reproduction
Unrecorded.
Notes
This species is one of three similar-looking members of the genus alongside D. johorensis and D. gemellus, while it may also be confused with Striuntius lineat…
References
References
6 on this profile