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Name
Scientific name
Schistura oedipus
Described by
Authority Kottelat, Year 1988, Bracketed
Family
Nemacheilidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Schistura oedipus is a troglomorphic nemacheilid loach restricted to five caves in the Pang Mapha karst, Mae Hong Son province, northwest T…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Not recorded
Hardness
Not recorded
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
Thailand, Nam Khong, Nam Lang, Salween
Writing
Etymology
Schistura: from the Greek schizein, meaning 'to divide', and oura, meaning 'tail', in reference to the caudal-fin shape of many species. oedipus: named for Oed…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Tham Nam Lang (Nam Lang Cave), 19°31'N, 98°09'E, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand', and this species is restricted to a series of caves in the…
Habitat
Inhabits flowing subterranean streams which are often interrupted by cascades.
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Said to feed on aquatic microorganisms and organic detritus.
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Males may possess a thickened second pectoral-fin ray (Kottelat, 1988).
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species' conservation status clearly precludes its suitability as an aquarium fish so it's included here for reasons of interest only. It's protected by T…
References
References
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