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Name
Scientific name
Homaloptera ogilviei
Described by
Authority Alfred, Year 1967
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Homaloptera ogilviei is a small 'lizard' loach recorded through much of the Malay Peninsula in both Malaysia and southern Thailand. Quite r…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 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, Endau, Jelai, Kahang
Writing
Etymology
Homaloptera: From the Greek homalos (= flat, level or even) and ptera (= wing), a reference to the horizontal positioning of the pectoral and ventral fins. ogi…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Jelai River, at 14th mile along the Tampin to Kuala Pilah Road, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia', and this species has beenr recorded throughout muc…
Habitat
An obligate dweller of flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water. It's often found close to riffles and runs but in slower-moving…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is required for long-term maintenance.
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 particular requirements limit the choice of suitable tankmates. Species inhabiting similar environments include Barilius, D…
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.
Notes
H. ogilviei is quite rare in the aquarium trade but sometimes imported as bycatch among shipments of other species. On the infrequent occasions that it's avail…
References
References
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