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Name

Scientific name

Hypsibarbus lagleri

Described by

Authority Rainboth, Year 1996

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Not recorded

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Summary

Hypsibarbus lagleri is a large cyprinid endemic to the middle Mekong basin in Laos, eastern Thailand and Cambodia. It migrates seasonally, …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

350mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

2–15dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Mekong, Mun, Sekong, Sesan, Srepok

Writing

Etymology

Hypsibarbus: from the Ancient Greek ὕψι (húpsi), and the generic name Barbus, presumably in allusion to the deep body shape in members of this genus. lagleri: …

Distribution

Endemic to the middle Mekong basin in Laos, eastern Thailand and Cambodia, including the Mun, Srepok, Sesan and Sekong tributary systems. Type locality is 'Hua…

Habitat

This species is migratory on a seasonal basis; during the dry season it can be found in larger river channels, whereas during wetter months it moves into small…

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base dimensions of 240 ∗ 60 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered.

Maintenance

Choice of décor is not as critical as water quality and the amount of open swimming-space provided. However should you possess the means to provide and decorat…

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Wild fish are known to feed on zooplankton, worms, and algae, suggesting a somewhat opportunistic foraging behaviour. In the aquarium Hypsibarbus spp. are unpr…

Behaviour and compatibility

Not aggressive but may eat small fishes and molest slow-moving or timid fishes with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour. Hypsibarbus are schoo…

Sexual dimorphism

Sexually mature females are likely to be deeper-bodied and may grow larger than males.

Reproduction

Unreported.

Notes

H. lagleri is distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters: 5-5½ scale rows between lateral line and dorsal-fin origin; 6 upper tran…

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References

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