Spotted steed (Hemibarbus maculatus)

Scientific name: Hemibarbus maculatus Bleeker, 1871

Spotted steed (Hemibarbus maculatus)

The Spotted steed (Hemibarbus maculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–24°C (50–75°F). Native range: Asia, China, Korea, Japan and Amur River basin. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.

Spotted steed care at a glance

Temperature
10–24°C (50–75°F)

Biology

Usually found in streams and creeks with moderate flow and sandy bottom. Feeds mainly on insects and mollusks in summer and on crustaceans in winter

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hemibarbus maculatus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
47.0
Common length
26.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 20 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: China, Korea, Japan and Amur River basin. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Potential pest
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=3)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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