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Name
Scientific name
Laubuka caeruleostigmata
Described by
Authority Smith, Year 1931
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Flying Minnow
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The flying minnow, Laubuka caeruleostigmata, is a cyprinid from the Mekong system in Laos, Thailand and Cambodia, and the Chao Phraya and M…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–12dGH
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, Thailand, Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, Mekong, Pasak
Writing
Etymology
Laubuka: from Layubuka, a vernacular Bengali name for L. laubuca, the type species of the genus. caeruleostigmata: from the Latin caeruleus, meaning 'dark colo…
Distribution
Known from the Mekong River system in Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, plus the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong watersheds in central and western Thailand. Type localit…
Habitat
Tends to form schools near the surface in main river channels and larger tributaries, but has apparently become scarce in recent years.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered.
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
Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and their larvae in nature. In the aquarium it will accept dried foods of a suitable size but should also be off…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive fish and can be kept with many cyprinids, loaches, cichlids, catfish and characins, although as always when selecting a compatible community …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are noticeably deeper-bodied and usually grow slightly larger than males.
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is also known as 'leaping barb' and was once quite common in the ornamental trade but is now seldom seen. It can be distinguished from other membe…
References
References
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