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Name
Scientific name
Myxocyprinus asiaticus
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1864
Family
Catostomidae
Summary
The Chinese sailfin sucker, Myxocyprinus asiaticus, is a catostomid endemic to the upper and middle Yangtze River system in China, includin…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
900mm, standard length
Tank size
Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 15.5–21°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries
China
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to upper and middle sections of the Yangtze River system in China including its major tributary the Min River. It's known to be threatened across this …
Habitat
A pelagic species primarily occuring in main river channels and larger streams. Juveniles tend to be found in slow-flowing, shallow water with rocky substrates…
Aquarium size
Suitable only for public installations or the very largest private aquaria.
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 both provide and de…
Water conditions
Temperature: This species is subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations in nature and is active over the range 59 - 80°F/15 - 26.6°C, although prolonged expo…
Diet
A benthic omnivore with insects, crustaceans, small molluscs, annelids, algae and other vegetable matter comprising the diet in nature. In the aquarium daily m…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not aggressive and can be maintained alongside other large, riverine species in a suitably-sized display. It apparently occurs in groups in the wild.
Sexual dimorphism
Almost impossible to sex by external characteristics at juvenile size but adult males develop intense red colouration on the flanks when in breeding condition …
Reproduction
Not thought to have been achieved in aquaria although the young fish available in the aquarium trade are produced and reared artificially via the use of hormon…
Notes
This species is traded under various names including 'Chinese banded shark', 'Chinese sucker', 'freshwater batfish', 'high-fin banded loach', etc. It's current…
References
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