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Name
Scientific name
Devario interruptus
Described by
Authority Day, Year 1870, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Devario interruptus is a devario from the Hotha valley and nearby areas of southwestern Yunnan, China, close to the border with Myanmar. Sh…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–21°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
China, Ayeyarwady
Writing
Etymology
Devario: appears to be derived from a local vernacular name for the type species of the genus Cyprinus (now Devario) devario Hamilton, 1822. interruptus: from …
Distribution
Type locality is 'Hotha, Yunnan Province, China' which corresponds to the Hotha/Husa valley in Longchuan County, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, southweste…
Habitat
This species has mostly been collected from small (1-2 metres wide, 20 – 40 cm deep), moderate-to-swiftly-flowing streams with clear water, substrates of sand,…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with surface dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm or similar should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
No information regarding captive care exists but presumably it won't prove difficult to keep in a well-maintained set-up as with related species. It's likely t…
Water conditions
Temperature: Average air temperatures in Baoshan Prefecture range from 48.2 - 70.7°F/9 - 21.5°C so this species is likely to prefer cooler conditions between 1…
Diet
Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature although in the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good …
Behaviour and compatibility
Probably not an aggressive fish but may intimidate slow-moving or timid tankmates with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour, meaning it's proba…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males. When in breeding condition the lower half of the body is suff…
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids Devario spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a well…
Notes
This species is more-or-less unheard of in the aquarium hobby at time of writing and has yet to be exported as far as we know. It's distinguishable from simila…
References
References
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