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Name
Scientific name
Labiobarbus ocellatus
Described by
Authority Heckel, Year 1843, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Labiobarbus ocellatus is a cyprinid from Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo, with a black spot on the shoulder and one on the caudal p…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
180mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Batang Hari, Danau Sentarum, Indragiri, Kahayan, Kapuas, Mahakam, Pahang
Writing
Etymology
Labiobarbus: from the generic names Labeo and Barbus. ocellatus: from the Latin ocellatus, meaning 'having small eyes', in allusion to this species' colour pat…
Distribution
Native to Peninsular Malaysia and the Greater Sunda Islands of Sumatra and Borneo where it has been recorded from several major river basins including the Paha…
Habitat
A pelagic species primarily occurring in rivers but also some lakes, and is known to move into seasonally inundated floodplains or forested areas during the we…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements in excess of 150 ∗ 45 cm will be required for long-term maintenance.
Maintenance
This species will do well in most well-maintained larger aquaria but is best maintained in a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a subs…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
In nature it grazes the biofilm that covers submerged surfaces, feeding on algae, including diatoms, small crustaceans, insect larvae, etc. For it to develop i…
Behaviour and compatibility
Relatively peaceful and makes a good subject for the well-chosen, larger community of stream-dwelling Indochinese species. It is gregarious by nature and ideal…
Sexual dimorphism
Unconfirmed but sexually mature females are likely to be deeper-bodied than males.
Reproduction
As far as we know it has not been bred in aquaria.
Notes
L. ocellatus is occasionally available in the ornamental trade, typically under a name such as 'Bornean eye-spot silver shark' or the invalid scientific name C…
References
References
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