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Name
Scientific name
Microcobitis misgurnoides
Described by
Authority Rendahl, Year 1944, Bracketed
Family
Cobitidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Microcobitis misgurnoides is a small cobitid loach from central Vietnam and the Mekong system in eastern Laos, growing to 41 mm SL. It was …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
41mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
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
Laos, Vietnam, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
Microcobitis: from the Greek word micros, meaning 'small' (used as a prefix in this case) and the generic name Cobitis, type genus of Cobitidae, in which Micro…
Distribution
Described from a lake known as Thua Luu, south of the city of Da Nang, Vietnam and since recorded from various river basins in central regions of the country. …
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
A tank with base dimensions of 45 ∗ 30 cm or more should prove adequate.
Maintenance
Likely to prefer a soft, sandy substrate with other décor not essential provided some cover is available. A natural-looking set-up could include water-worn roc…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Little is known of this species' natural diet although presumably it feeds on small crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates. In the aquarium it's pr…
Behaviour and compatibility
Should do well alongside fishes that inhabit the upper part of the water column such as most Danio, Devario, Laubuca and many Rasbora species. The presence of …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are typically heavier-bodied and a little larger then males. In mature males the second pectoral-fin ray is extended and there is a thickened str…
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but hasn't been bred in captivity as far as we know.
Notes
This species was initially described as a member of Cobitis and remained as such for over 60 years until being redescribed in the new genus Microcobitis by Boh…
References
References
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