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Name

Scientific name

Hypsibarbus malcolmi

Described by

Authority Smith, Year 1945, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Goldfin Tinfoil Barb

Photograph credits

All 5 credited

Summary

The goldfin tinfoil barb, Hypsibarbus malcolmi, is a large cyprinid from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Peninsular Malaysia. It occurs throug…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

500mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Not recorded

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, Malaysia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, Mekong, Meping, Nam Khan

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. malcolmi:…

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Distribution

Occurs throughout the Mekong river system in Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, the Chao Phraya and Maeklong drainages in central and western Thailand, and some sma…

Habitat

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

Aquarium size

Suitable only for public aquaria or the very largest private set-ups.

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 organic detritus and aquatic macroinvertebrates, suggesting a somewhat opportunistic foraging behaviour. In the aquarium Hypsiba…

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. malcolmi is distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters: 12-17 (usually 14-15) rakers on first gill arch; usually 16 circumpedun…

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References

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