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Name

Scientific name

Devario sp. 'purple cypris'

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 3 credited

Summary

Devario sp. 'purple cypris' is a small, unidentified devario that has appeared in the aquarium trade only on a handful of occasions. It has…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

45mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Not recorded

Hardness

Not recorded

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Not recorded

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    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.

    Distribution

    Not written yet

    Habitat

    Not written yet

    Aquarium size

    An aquarium with surface dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm or similar should be the smallest considered.

    Maintenance

    Not written yet

    Water conditions

    Not written yet

    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

    This species is peaceful and can be maintained alongside other small, peaceful cyprinids. Bottom-dwellers could include loaches from genera such as Lepidocepha…

    Sexual dimorphism

    Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males.

    Reproduction

    Not written yet

    Notes

    This unidentified species has only appeared in the aquarium trade on a handful of occasions and it has been widely misidentified as Inlecypris jayarami (Barman…

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