Tiger botia (Syncrossus helodes)

Scientific name: Syncrossus helodes Sauvage, 1876

The Tiger botia (Syncrossus helodes) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins; also from the northern Malay Peninsula.

Tiger botia care at a glance

Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

Has about 10-12 dark vertical bars on the side; a series of small, dark, vertical marks on the lower anterior part of the body above the level of the pectoral fin; a black margin and 2-3 longitudinal rows of black spots on the dorsal fin; several vertical bars or rows of spots on the caudal fin; 12-14 branched dorsal-fin rays; erect ethmoid spine never perpendicular to snout when viewed from above; small mental lobe, lower lip without papillae.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Syncrossus helodes
Family: Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 5 demersal; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins; also from the northern Malay Peninsula.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)