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Name
Scientific name
Homalopteroides modestus
Described by
Authority Vinciguerra, Year 1890, Bracketed
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Homalopteroides modestus is a small hillstream loach from the Salween, Mae Klong and Tenasserim rivers of southern Myanmar and western Thai…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
44mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–25.5°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
Myanmar, Thailand, Mae Klong, Salween, Tenasserim
Writing
Etymology
Homalopteroides: From the ancient Greek εἶδος, eîdos (= form, likeness, resemblance) and the generic Homaloptera. modestus: Latin for modest; possibly a refere…
Distribution
The type series was collected from Meekalan and Meetan in what was formerly known as Tenasserim Division, southern Myanmar, this corresponding to the modern-da…
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 dis…
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
Homalopteroides spp. are specialised micropredators feeding on small crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates. In captivity some sinking dried foods …
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 should be a little larger and fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Unrecorded.
Notes
This species was redescribed by Randall and Page (2012) based on specimens collected from the Mae Klong river system in western Thailand that had previously be…
References
References
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