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Name
Scientific name
Eirmotus insignis
Described by
Authority Tan & Kottelat, Year 2008
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Eirmotus insignis is a small cyprinid known only from the Kapuas basin in West Kalimantan, Borneo, and Belitung Island off Sumatra. It inha…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
36mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
1–8dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Belitung, Borneo, Kapuas
Writing
Etymology
Eirmotus: from the Ancient Greek εἱρμός (eirmós), meaning 'train, continuity', in reference to the series of sensory pores on the head. insignis: from the Lati…
Distribution
Known only from parts of the Kapuas river basin in the Indonesian province of Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan), Borneo, plus Belitung Island off the east coa…
Habitat
Typically inhabits slow-moving, shallow, shady rainforest streams and swamps with dense submerged and marginal vegetation. The conditions are often rather turb…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with a base measuring 60 ∗ 30 cm or larger is recommended.
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
Likely to feed on small invertebrates, algae and other zooplankton in nature. In the aquarium it will accept dried foods of a suitable size but should not be f…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unsuitable for most community aquaria as it may be intimidated or out-competed for food by larger or more boisterous tankmates. Small, peaceful cyprinids such …
Sexual dimorphism
Expect sexually mature females to be noticeably rounder-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Unrecorded as far as we know.
Notes
Prior to revision in 2008 the genus Eirmotus was monotypic for almost 50 years, with E. octozona the sole representative. There currently exist four species, a…
References
References
3 on this profile