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Name
Scientific name
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1850, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Flying Fox
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The flying fox, Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum, is a cyprinid from southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and the Greater Sunda Islands. Fishes…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
160mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Barito, Batang Hari, Indragiri, Kahayan, Kapuas, Musi
Writing
Etymology
Epalzeorhynchos: From Epalzeo-, which has an unconfirmed derivation and meaning but is often reported incorrectly to denote 'curative' (it may actually mean 'h…
Distribution
Apparently restricted to southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and the Greater Sunda Islands of Borneo, Sumatra and Java although recent occurence records are…
Habitat
Has most often been observed grazing sandy or rocky substrates in streams and rivers and is known to move into seasonally inundated floodplains or forested are…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 120 ∗ 45 cm should be the smallest considered, with larger quarters required for a group.
Maintenance
Provided sufficient cover is available this species is relatively unfussy in terms of décor, and should not harm softer-leaved plants. However it will thrive i…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: Happy within the range 6.0 – 7.5 but a value close to neutral is usually recommended. Hardness: 2 – 12 dGH
Diet
Primarily an aufwuchs grazer feeding on algae, small crustaceans, insect larvae, etc., and for it to develop its best colours and condition it should be offere…
Behaviour and compatibility
A slightly better choice for the community tank than its congener E. bicolor but tankmates must still be chosen with care. While small specimens tend to hide a…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are noticeably thicker-bodied than males but it's impossible to sex juveniles accurately.
Reproduction
As far as we know it's not been bred in private aquaria, but large numbers are farmed for the ornamental trade with the aid of hormones.
Notes
This species' scientific name was spelled E. kalopterus for a number of years until a correction was applied by Kottelat (2013), who noted that "Kalopterus is …
References
References
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