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Name
Scientific name
Nematabramis steindachnerii
Described by
Authority Popta, Year 1905
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Nematabramis steindachnerii is a cyprinid endemic to northern and central Borneo, in Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and North and East Kalimantan. …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
112mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Not recorded
Hardness
Not recorded
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
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Borneo, Borneo, Baleh, Balui, Balung, Ingei, Kabili, Rajang, Sembakung, Sepilok
Writing
Etymology
Nematabramis: from the Ancient Greek νῆμᾰ (nêma), meaning 'thread', and presumably the generic name Abramis. steindachnerii: presumably in honour of Austrian i…
Distribution
Endemic to northern and central Borneo, with records from the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah, Brunei Darussalam, and the Indonesian provinces North Kali…
Habitat
Nematabramis species are found a variety of habitat-types, from swiftly-flowing affluent streams to pools, lakes, and degraded swamps.
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Not written yet
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species can be distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters: barbels longer than head but not extending beyond the pectoral-fin…
References
References
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