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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
Social needs
A shoal or group
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…
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 …
References
References
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