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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:…
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…
References
References
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