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Name

Scientific name

Schistura kodaguensis

Described by

Authority Menon, Year 1987, Bracketed

Family

Nemacheilidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 3 credited

Summary

Schistura kodaguensis is a small nemacheilid loach from the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, confirmed only from a tributary of the Cauve…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

36mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–25°C, pH 6–7.5

Hardness

2–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Temperament
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Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

India, Cauvery, Kaveri

Writing

Etymology

Schistura: from the Greek schizein, meaning 'to divide', and oura, meaning 'tail', in reference to the caudal-fin shape of many species. kodaguensis: named for…

Distribution

Type locality is 'Kotu Hola, near Merkara, Karnataka, India' which corresponds to Kootu Hole near Madikeri in Coorg District within the Western Ghats mountains…

Habitat

Inhabits a shallow streams with gravel substrate.

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered.

Maintenance

Should not prove difficult to maintain under the correct conditions. We strongly recommend keeping it in a tank designed to resemble a flowing stream or river …

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Schistura species are omnivorous although the bulk of their diet consists of small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton with only relatively smal…

Behaviour and compatibility

Fishes which inhabit similar biotopes in nature constitute the best options, especially small, peaceful cyprinids since the presence of one or two schools in t…

Sexual dimorphism

Nuptial males appear to be significantly more colourful than females. Sexually mature females should be deeper-bodied than males, particularly when gravid.

Reproduction

Unrecorded.

Notes

This species is not a well-known aquarium fish but is maintained by a number of Indian enthusiasts. It can be told apart from related species by the following …

References

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