Red tailed tinfoil (Barbonymus altus)

Scientific name: Barbonymus altus G?nther, 1868

The Red tailed tinfoil (Barbonymus altus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. Recorded from the Maeklong, Peninsular and Southeast Thailand river systems.

Red tailed tinfoil care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Broad red distal margin with no black submarginal stripe along each lobe of the caudal fin; red pelvic and anal fins; a black distal blotch on the dorsal fin; the body depth 1.8-2.2 times in standard length.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Barbonymus altus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Common length: 15.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. Recorded from the Maeklong, Peninsular and Southeast Thailand river systems.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)