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Name
Scientific name
Pseudohomaloptera leonardi
Described by
Authority Hora, Year 1941, Bracketed
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Pseudohomaloptera leonardi is a 'lizard' loach ranging through Peninsular Malaysia and north into Thailand as far as the Tapi river drainag…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25.5°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malaysia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Pahang, Tapi
Writing
Etymology
Pseudohomaloptera: From the Greek ψευδής, pseudes (= lying, false) and the generic name Homaloptera, itself from the Greek homalos (= flat, level or even) and …
Distribution
Type locality is given as 'Kuala Tahan, Pahang (King George V National Park)' which corresponds to the village of Kuala Tahan in Pahang state, central Peninsul…
Habitat
An obligate dweller of swiftly-flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water. Adults usually inhabit riffles and runs, and show a pre…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm or more ought to prove sufficient.
Maintenance
Most importantly the water must be clean and well-oxygenated so we suggest the use of an over-sized filter as a minimum requirement. Turnover should ideally be…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Homaloptera spp. are specialised grazers feeding on biofilm, small crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates. In captivity some sinking dried foods ma…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive fish although its environmental requirements limit the choice of suitable tankmates plus it is naturally reclusive. Species inhabiting simila…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are usually a little larger and fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but nothing has been recorded in aquaria as far as we know.
Notes
Here on SF this species was referred to as Homaloptera sp. 'H01' prior to establishing its identity. Fowler (1934) described the subject species in the genus H…
References
References
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