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Name
Scientific name
Hypselobarbus jerdoni
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Jerdon's Carp
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Jerdon's carp, Hypselobarbus jerdoni, is a large cyprinid endemic to India, recorded from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
460mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 120 cm, Minimum height 120 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to southern and western parts of India it has been recorded from the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The only specific localit…
Habitat
It is predominantly a riverine fish preferring clear, well-oxygenated, running water and has also been found living in slower-moving, deeper parts of large str…
Aquarium size
This is a very active fish and an aquarium measuring 240 ∗ 120 ∗ 120 cm/~3456 litres should be the smallest considered to house a group of adults, putting it w…
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not as critical as water quality and the amount of open swimming-space provided; we've seen very healthy-looking specimens being maintained …
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: 6.5 - 7.5 Hardness: 5 - 20°H
Diet
The stomach contents of wild specimens were found to be composed primarily of leaf litter and other organic debris in one study which would suggest that the sp…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive species but will probably eat much smaller fish and can upset slow-moving/shyer tankmates with its constant activity and rather vigorous feed…
Sexual dimorphism
Expect sexually mature females to be deeper-bodied than males.
Reproduction
This species has not yet been bred in the hobby and considerable resources would be needed for a serious attempt.
Notes
There are currently eleven species in the genus most of which have previously been included in Puntius, Barbus and the now defunct genus Gonoproktopterus. Of t…
References
References
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