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Scientific Name | Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus (Koumans, 1940) |
Common Names | Rhomb Barb Rundbandad Barb (Sweden), Snakeskin Barb |
Type Locality | Canal along the highway from Oelin to Bandjermasin, about 15 kilometers from Bandjermasin, Borneo. |
Etymology | The specific name rhomboocellatus: Rhombo in reference to the rhomboid shape of the spots, ocellatus which originates in "oculus", eye, referring to the fact that the spots have a different coloured centre, looking like an eye. |
Species Information | |
Size | 88mm or 3.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Sexing | Males have more red in their body. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: Borneo (Kapuas, Barito, Kahajan). Pacific, Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
Temperature | 23.0-28.0°C or 73.4-82.4°F (Show species within this range) |
Husbandry Information | |
Furniture | A rather shy species that benefits from a good amount of plants to hide in. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Temminckia, Leiden v. 5, pp 189. |
Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data. |
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Last Update | 2020 Oct 22 03:53 (species record created: 2011 Oct 13 15:21) |