Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

Scientific name: Gastromyzon ctenocephalus Roberts, 1982

Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

Gastromyzon ctenocephalus is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae that grows to about 4.5 cm (1.8 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 18–24°C (64–75°F) and a pH of 7.0. Native range: Asia, Western Borneo.

Gastromyzon ctenocephalus care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
18–24°C (64–75°F)
pH
7.0
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, sinking pellets, frozen foods and brine shrimp.

Biology

Dorsum of body with fine cream spots; pectoral fin rays 27-29; caudal peduncle length 7.2-9.7% SL; anal fin base length 7.2-9.3% SL; and snout length 60.9-69.0% HL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gastromyzon ctenocephalus
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: western Borneo.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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