Siamese flying fox (Crossocheilus oblongus)

Scientific name: Crossocheilus oblongus Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1823

The Siamese flying fox (Crossocheilus oblongus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Asia, Thailand to Indonesia.

Siamese flying fox care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Vertebrae: 22 - 24. With broad lateral stripe along the body; lateral stripe extending onto middle rays of caudal fin; 8-9 predorsal scales; rostral barbels only; 2-3 scale rows between anus and anal fin origin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Crossocheilus oblongus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 16.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)