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Name

Scientific name

Homaloptera parclitella

Described by

Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2005

Family

Balitoridae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 7 credited

Summary

Homaloptera parclitella is a 'lizard' loach from Peninsular Malaysia and the Sai Buri, Bang Nara and Kolok river systems of southern Thaila…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

80mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 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

1–10dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Malaysia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Bang Nara, Endau, Golok, Jelai, Mersing, Muar, Perak, Sai Buri, Sedili, Terengganu, Tahan (Malaysia)

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. par…

Distribution

Distributed throughout Peninsular Malaysia where it's been recorded from the Terengganu, Perak, Tahan, Muar, Jelai, Endau, Mersing and Sedili river basins. It …

Habitat

An obligate dweller of swiftly-flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water. It often inhabits riffles and runs and is likely to sho…

An obligate dweller of swiftly-flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water. It often inhabits riffles and runs and is likely to show a preference for shallower zones.

Substrates are generally composed of gravel, rocks, boulders or bedrock carpeted with a rich biofilm formed by algae and other micro-organisms. Patches of aquatic plants are only occasionally present but riparian vegetation is usually well-developed.

The water at the type locality is described as 'clear and fast-flowing over a rocky substratum'. H. parclitella was observed in shallow water among the rocks, and sympatric species included Garra cambodgiensis, Neolissochilus soroides, Poropuntius smedleyi, 'Puntius' binotatus, Homaloptera nebulosa, and Amblyceps mangois.

In the Kahang River, part of the Endau drainage, it's been recorded alongside Homaloptera zollingeri, H. nebulosa, H. ogilviei and H. tweediei as well as Malayochela maassi, Crossocheilus langei, Cyclocheilichthys apogon, Mystacoleucus marginatus, Rasbora dusonensis, R. elegans, R. paucisqualis, Trigonopoma gracile, 'Puntius' partipentazona, Nemacheilus masyae, N. selangoricus, Neohomaloptera johorensis, Acanthopsoides molobrion, Pangio cuneovirgata, P. doriae, P. kuhlii, P. malayana, P. piperata, P. shelfordii, Pseudomystus fuscus, Akysis microps, A. hendricksoni, and an unidentified species of Glyptothorax.

Here H. parclitella was observed only in the fastest-flowing sections of the stream among growths of Cryptocoryne affinis with H. ogilviei also present among the plant beds, but in slower-moving zones.

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Aquarium size

An aquarium with base dimensions of 120 ∗ 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

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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

This species was previously considered to represent a form of H. orthogoniata and may be seen identified as such both online and in published literature. H. pa…

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