Balitora minnow (Psilorhynchus balitora)

Scientific name: Psilorhynchus balitora Hamilton, 1822

Balitora minnow (Psilorhynchus balitora)

The Balitora minnow (Psilorhynchus balitora) is a freshwater fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Asia, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.

Balitora minnow care at a glance

Temperature
22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Occurs in hill streams and rapids. Inhabits shallow running streams with pebbly and sandy bottom, usually associated with hard substrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Psilorhynchus balitora
Family
Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.6
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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