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Name
Scientific name
Lepidocephalichthys berdmorei
Described by
Authority Blyth, Year 1860, Bracketed
Family
Cobitidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
Lepidocephalichthys berdmorei is a cobitid loach found across Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, north-eastern India and Bangladesh. One of the most …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Ayeyarwady, Brahmaputra, Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, Manipur, Mekong, Salween, Sittaung
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Thought to have been described from the Sittaung River basin, Bago Division, Myanmar but currently accepted to have a wide distribution including the following…
Habitat
Unlike most members of the genus L. berdmorei shows a preference for headwaters and streams with clear, flowing water and substrates of rocks, pebbles, submerg…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm or more are required.
Maintenance
This species will do well in most well-maintained aquaria if plenty of hiding places are provided and should not harm softer-leaved plants. However we highly r…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Probably a micropredator feeding on insect larvae and suchlike in nature. In the aquarium it will accept sinking dried foods but should also be offered regular…
Behaviour and compatibility
Lepidocephalichthys spp. are peaceful both with one another and other fishes and there exist no reports of them harming tankmates though they may prey on eggs …
Sexual dimorphism
In mature males the pectoral fins are enlarged with fused, thickened innermost (7th and 8th) rays forming a structure known as the lamina circularis. This is p…
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but hasn't been bred in captivity as far as we know.
Notes
This is one of the most frequently-traded members of the genus and is an excellent choice for those new to keeping loaches. It's distinguishable from congeners…
References
References
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