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Name

Scientific name

Hypsibarbus vernayi

Described by

Authority Norman, Year 1925, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 4 credited

Summary

Hypsibarbus vernayi is a cyprinid widespread in mainland Southeast Asia, from the Mekong basin in southern China to northern Peninsular Mal…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

216mm, 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

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Buyuan, Chao Phraya, Dong Nai, Mae Klong, Mekong, Nam Theun, Nan, Xe Bang Fai

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. vernayi: …

Distribution

Widespread in mainland Southeast Asia, including the Mekong basin in southern China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the Dong Nai drainage in Vietnam, t…

Widespread in mainland Southeast Asia, including the Mekong basin in southern China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the Dong Nai drainage in Vietnam, the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong systems in Thailand, and various smaller watersheds in southern Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia.

In the Mekong the Buyuan tributary system in Yunnan province China, appear to represent the upper extremity of its range, and the fish are known to feed and spawn there. There also exist records from other Mekong affluents, including the Xe Bang Fai and Nam Theun in Laos.

Type locality is 'Thailand: Uthai Thani Province: Mae Wong River 40 and 53 miles east of Um Pang'.

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Habitat

Displays a preference for flowing water with abundant riparian vegetation, and does not occur in standing waters such as reservoirs or other man-made impoundme…

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 shrimps and snails, suggesting a benthic foraging behaviour. In the aquarium Hypsibarbus spp. are unproblematic feeders but shou…

Behaviour and compatibility

Not aggressive unless space is confined, but may eat small fishes and molest slow-moving or timid fishes with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behavi…

Sexual dimorphism

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

Reproduction

Unreported.

Notes

H. vernayi is distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters: robust body, not compressed; usually 4½ scale rows between lateral line …

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Summary

Size and aquarium

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Aquarium size

Water

Water conditions

Hardness

Conductivity

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Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Writing

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

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