Homaloptera orthogoniata

Scientific name: Homaloptera orthogoniata Vaillant, 1902

Homaloptera orthogoniata

Homaloptera orthogoniata is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae that grows to about 13 cm (5.1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 21–24°C (70–75°F) and a pH of 6.0–6.5. Native range: Asia, Thailand and Laos to Indonesia.

Homaloptera orthogoniata care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
13 cm (5.1 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
21–24°C (70–75°F)
pH
6.0–6.5
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, sinking pellets, frozen foods and brine shrimp.

Biology

Inhabits forested streams with black waters, usually with some current and wood debris.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Homaloptera orthogoniata
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 9 - ? demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Thailand and Laos to Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
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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