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Name
Scientific name
Striuntius lineatus
Described by
Authority Duncker, Year 1904, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Lined Barb
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The lined barb, Striuntius lineatus, is a laterally-striped cyprinid from Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo, found mostly in peat swa…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 4–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Batang Hari, Johor, Kapuas, Muar
Writing
Etymology
lineatus: from the Latin lineatus, meaning 'lined'.
Distribution
Native to Penisular Malaysia plus the islands of Sumatra (Indonesia) and Borneo (Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei Darussalam) with type locality 'Muar River at …
Habitat
Most often inhabits peat swamps and associated black water streams as well as other still waters, often in areas with submerged grasses or aquatic plants and d…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 80 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Will thrive in a heavily-planted or forest stream-type set-up, the latter comprising a soft substrate, dim lighting, roots, branches and leaf litter. You could…
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
An ideal addition to a peaceful community of Southeast Asian fishes such as similarly sized cyprinids, cobitids and certain anabantoids. Some of the more commo…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males tend to be slightly smaller, are noticeably slimmer and exhibit more intense colouration than females.
Reproduction
Unrecorded.
Notes
One of four similar-looking, laterally-striped barbs native to Southeastern Asia alongside Desmopuntius gemellus, D. johorensis, and D. trifasciatus. Of these …
References
References
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