Apollo sharkminnow (Luciosoma spilopleura)

Scientific name: Luciosoma spilopleura Bleeker, 1855

The Apollo sharkminnow (Luciosoma spilopleura) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Asia, Thailand to Sumatra and Borneo.

Apollo sharkminnow care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Known from high gradient rivers with rocky, stony or gravel bottoms.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Luciosoma spilopleura
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 25.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - ?; dH range: 5 - 8 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Thailand to Sumatra and Borneo.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)