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Name

Scientific name

Puntius snyderi

Described by

Authority Oshima, Year 1919

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

Summary

'Puntius' snyderi is a cyprinid from central and northern Taiwan, found in shallow margins of slow streams, irrigation canals and ponds. Al…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

75mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 18–24°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

2–20dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

China, Taiwan

Writing

Etymology

snyderi: named for American Zoologist John Otterbein Snyder (1867-1943).

Distribution

Type locality is 'Rigyokutsu, Nanto, Taiwan' and this species is distributed central and northern Taiwan, being replaced by the closely-related 'P.' semifascio…

Habitat

Displays a preference for shallow, marginal areas in slow-moving streams, irrigation canals, and ponds, and most abundant in habitats with dense aquatic or rip…

Aquarium size

Base dimensions of at least 90 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.

Maintenance

Choice of décor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a heavily-planted set-up with a dark substrate. The addition of some f…

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

A foraging omnivore feeding mostly on benthic diatoms, algae, organic detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton in nature. In the aqua…

Behaviour and compatibility

Apparently very peaceful and an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. Fishes inhabiting similar biotopes in nature, especially comparably-s…

Sexual dimorphism

Adult females tend to be much the rounder-bellied sex and grow slightly larger than the males. Sexually mature males develop red pigmentation on the lower port…

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Reproduction

Unrecorded.

Notes

This species is poorly-known in the aquarium hobby but may be traded on occasion. It's almost identical to the wild form of 'P.' semifasciolatus which is best …

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