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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

Temperament
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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

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