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Name

Scientific name

Neochela dadiburjori

Described by

Authority Menon, Year 1952, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Dadio

Photograph credits

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Summary

The dadio, Laubuka dadiburjori, is a small cyprinid endemic to southern India, recorded from Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It has …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

30mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6–7.5

Hardness

2–10dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

India, Bharatapuzha, Chalakudy, Meenachil, Sita

Writing

Etymology

Laubuka: from Layubuka, a vernacular Bengali name for L. laubuca, the type species of the genus. dadiburjori: named in honour of Bombay aquarist Sam J. Dadibur…

Distribution

Endemic to southern India with records from the states of Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, including the rivers Meenachil, Bharatapuzha, Chalakkudy, and…

Habitat

Inhabits small tributary streams and freshwater pools, and is typically associated with dense riparian or aquatic vegetation.

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base dimensions of 90 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered.

Maintenance

Should ideally be maintained in a planted set-up with some water movement, with a layer of vegetation covering at least part of the surface. Some clumps of Tax…

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Likely to feed on small invertebrates and other zooplankton in nature. In the aquarium it will accept dried foods of a suitable size but should also be offered…

Behaviour and compatibility

This species is very peaceful and places no special demands in terms of water chemistry thus it can be combined with many other species. As always when selecti…

Sexual dimorphism

Sexually mature females are deeper-bodied and tend to grow slightly larger than males.

Reproduction

An egg-scattering spawner that does not exhibit parental care. If the fish are in good condition they will spawn often and in a densely-planted, mature aquariu…

Notes

L. dadiburjori has also been marketed as 'Burjor's brilliance', 'orange chela', and 'orange hatchetfish' in the aquarium trade. It can be distinguished from ot…

L. dadiburjori has also been marketed as 'Burjor's brilliance', 'orange chela', and 'orange hatchetfish' in the aquarium trade.

It can be distinguished from other members of the genus by the following characters: lateral line absent or perforating only 2-5 scales; pharyngeal teeth hooked; body size small, not exceeding 30 mm SL; body depth less than 25 % SL; colour pattern comprising a dark bluish lateral stripe extending from the eye to the caudal peduncle, typically, but not always, forming 2-5 circular spots along its length.

The generic name tended to be spelled 'Laubuca' for a number of years, but it is now established that Bleeker used 'Laubuka' first, therefore this spelling has priority.

Among other cyprinids Laubuka species are closely related to the genera Chela, Malayochela, and Devario according to recent phylogentic research, which also supports the splitting of the fomerly much larger Chela grouping into Chela, Malayochela, and Laubuka. There is also a suggestion that L. dadiburjori is not a direct relative of other Laubuka species and may warrant placement in its own genus.

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