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Name
Scientific name
Opsarius bendelisis
Described by
Authority Hamilton, Year 1807, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 10 credited
Summary
Barilius bendelisis is a large, fast-swimming cyprinid from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and probably Bhutan. Occasionally sold as 'Indian hill…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Beas, Brahmaputra, Darna, Dihing, East Rapti, Ganges, Ghaggar, Ghataprabha, Hooghly, Indrawati, Karjan, Krishna, Likhu, Mahanadi, Maniyari, Mula-Mutha, Narmada, Pravara, Punyamata, Rapti, Seti Gandaki, Sutlej, Teesta, Trisuli
Writing
Etymology
Barilius: from barila, a vernacular Bengali name for the species B. barila, the type species. bendelisis: from bendelisi, the vernacular Telugu name for this s…
Distribution
Currently considered to occur throughout India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and probably Bhutan, and has also been recorded in Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lank…
Habitat
Inhabits well-oxygenated, low-to-high gradient, moderate to fast-flowing rivers and streams with substrates of gravel, cobbles, larger boulders and exposed bed…
Aquarium size
Requires a large aquarium with minimum surface area of 180 ∗ 60 cm or equivalent.
Maintenance
The aquarium should ideally be designed to resemble a flowing stream or river with a substrate of variably-sized rocks, sand, fine gravel, and some larger wate…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Barilius spp. are predominantly surface-feeders preying on aquatic and terrestrial insects in nature, with some small fishes and benthic invertebrates probably…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unsuitable for the general community due to its environmental requirements, and likely to outcompete or intimidate slow-moving and less bold species at meal ti…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are less-brightly-coloured, tend to grow a little larger and are thicker-bodied than males, especially when gravid. Nuptial males also develop pr…
Reproduction
Unreported as far as we know.
Notes
This species is occasionally available in the aquarium trade and may be sold as 'Indian hill trout' or 'Hamilton's baril'. It can be distinguished from congene…
References
References
10 on this profile