Sundadanio axelrodi

Scientific name: Sundadanio axelrodi Brittan, 1976

Sundadanio axelrodi

Sundadanio axelrodi is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 54 cm (21 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 23–26°C (73–79°F) and a pH of 4.0–6.5. Native range: Asia, Borneo, Bangka and Sumatra.

Sundadanio axelrodi care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
54 cm (21 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
23–26°C (73–79°F)
pH
4.0–6.5
Hardness
0–5 dGH (0–89 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Semicircular indentation present on the ventromedian flange of the dentary. Branched anal rays 5. Weberian apparatus with the 4th centrum extending well below the fused 2nd + 3rd centra. Sexual dichromatism conspicuous; melanophores in males are a little stronger, and the erythrophores and iridophores are much more developed. When disturbed, repeated croaking sounds are produced. No lateral line pores nor barbels.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sundadanio axelrodi
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.3
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Borneo, Bangka and Sumatra.
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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