Sinibotia pulchra

Scientific name: Sinibotia pulchra Wu, 1939

Sinibotia pulchra

Sinibotia pulchra is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows to about 9 cm (3.5 in). It is easy to keep and aggressive and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 20–24°C (68–75°F) and a pH of 7.0–8.0. Native range: Asia, China and Viet Nam.

Sinibotia pulchra care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Adult size
9 cm (3.5 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
20–24°C (68–75°F)
pH
7.0–8.0
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Inhabits bottom parts of streams and main rivers in clear, moderately or slowly flowing water with some aquatic plants.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sinibotia pulchra
Family
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.8
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Asia: China and Viet Nam.
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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