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Name

Scientific name

Hypsibarbus wetmorei

Described by

Authority Smith, Year 1931, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 7 credited

Summary

Hypsibarbus wetmorei is a cyprinid widespread in mainland Southeast Asia, from the lower Mekong basin south to the Pahang River in Malaysia…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

250mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

Not recorded

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, Pahang, Thu Bon

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. wetmorei:…

Distribution

Widespread in mainland Southeast Asia, including the lower Mekong basin in Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, the Tapi, Chao Phraya and Mae Klong systems in Thailan…

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…

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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. wetmorei is distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters: upper body reddish brown; robust body, not compressed; usually 4½ scale…

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References

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