River stone carp (Psilorhynchus sucatio)

Scientific name: Psilorhynchus sucatio Hamilton, 1822

River stone carp (Psilorhynchus sucatio)

The River stone carp (Psilorhynchus sucatio) is a freshwater fish of the family Psilorhynchidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–23°C (59–73°F). Native range: Asia, India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

River stone carp care at a glance

Temperature
15–23°C (59–73°F)

Biology

Occurs mainly in the edges of sandy streams. Common near emergent or overhanging vegetation. Prefers pools and run areas of mountain streams.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Psilorhynchus sucatio
Family
Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.2
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.4; dH range: 10 - ? demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Asia: India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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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