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Name
Scientific name
Striuntius lateristriga
Described by
Authority Valenciennes, Year 1842, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Spanner Barb
Photograph credits
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Summary
The spanner barb or 'T-barb', Striuntius lateristriga, is a cyprinid from peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Batang Hari, Endau, Indragiri, Johor, Sadong
Writing
Etymology
lateristriga: from the Latin latus, meaning 'flank', and striga, meaning 'row, strip'.
Distribution
Type locality is 'Java, Indonesia', but this species is currently considered to be distributed throughout southern (peninsular) Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, …
Habitat
Predominantly inhabits forest streams containing clear water, often in the pools that form at the base of waterfalls. Substrates may comprise smooth, water-wor…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 150 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Not difficult to keep in a well-maintained set-up, though we recommend aquascaping the tank to resemble a flowing stream or river with a substrate of variably-…
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
This species is quite boisterous and can easily intimidate less robust species with its size and activity, especially at feeding times. In a spacious aquarium …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males develop a more intense colour pattern than females, exhibit noticeable tubercules on the head when in spawning condition, and in some cases develop…
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids 'Puntius' spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a ma…
Notes
This species is also commonly-referred to as 'T-barb'. It's closely-affiliated with and sometimes traded as Barbodes kuchingensis but that species can be told …
References
References
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