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Name
Scientific name
Pethia shalynius
Described by
Authority Yazdani & Talukdar, Year 1975, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Shalyni Barb
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
The Shalyni barb, Pethia shalynius, is a small cyprinid that appears to be endemic to Meghalaya state in northeastern India. It is known fr…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India, Umiam, Umkhen
Writing
Etymology
Pethia: the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in the Sinhala language.
Distribution
Type locality is 'Barapani Lake, about 20 kilometers north of Shillong, Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India, elevation 1100 meters', and appears to be endemic to Meg…
Habitat
A benthopelagic fish mostly recorded from streams and minor tributaries at relatively high altitudes of more than 1200 metres AMSL with cool, clear, well-oxyge…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 75 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Displays its best colouration under dim lighting and should look particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darkish substrate, or a set-up …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Wild fish are probably foragers feeding on diatoms, algae, organic detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton. In the aquarium it's eas…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful but unlikely to make an good choice for the general community aquarium due to its preference for cooler temperatures. Fishes inhabiting similar b…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more colourful than females, especially during the spawning season.
Reproduction
Unreported.
Notes
This species is not well known in the aquarium hobby and only available outside India on occasion although efforts are being made to produce it on a commercial…
References
References
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