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Name
Scientific name
Homalopteroides stephensoni
Described by
Authority Hora, Year 1932, Bracketed
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Homalopteroides stephensoni is a hillstream loach from Borneo, recorded from Kalimantan in Indonesia and from Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
65mm, 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
Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Borneo, Barito, Danau Sentarum, Katingan, Mahakam, Malinau, Pinoh, Rajang, Tatau
Writing
Etymology
Homalopteroides: From the ancient Greek εἶδος, eîdos (= form, likeness, resemblance) and the generic Homaloptera. stephensoni: Honours Lieutenant Colonel John …
Distribution
Described from the 'upper Mahakam river, East Kalimantan province, Borneo' and also known from West Kalimantan (collected from the Danau Sentarum National Park…
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…
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
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but nothing has been recorded in aquaria.
Notes
This species is poorly-known in the aquarium hobby and may never have been exported for the ornamental trade. It can be told apart from congeners by the follow…
References
References
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