Crossocheilus siamensis (Smith, 1931)

Siamese algae-eater

Catalog of Fishes (gen., sp.) | ITIS | CoL

Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Epalzeorhynchos siamensis, ... more
Common names	Siamese algae eater, 暹罗角鱼, 暹罗穗唇魮, ... more

You can sponsor this page

Upload your photos and videos
| All pictures | Google image |

Image of Crossocheilus siamensis (Siamese algae-eater)

Picture by Nilsson, K.

Add your observation in Fish Watcher

No AquaMaps available for this species.

Main reference

Kottelat, M. 1998. (Ref. 27732)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 16.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30857)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 13371)

Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Xe Bangfai basins; Malay Peninsula.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Short description

Distinguished from other Crossocheilus species in the area in having a black longitudinal stripe on the sides (Ref. 27732). With 1-1 1/2 scale rows between vent and anal fin (Ref. 12693).

The species name has been applied to several species described or undescribed, and will be synonymized in the next update. It is either Garra cambodgiensis (Tirant, 1883), Crossocheilus atrilimes Kottelat, 2000, Crossocheilus langei Bleeker, 1860, or an undescribed lemon-finned Crossocheilus (Josef Niederle, pers. comm., 18/09/08). Found at bottom depths in streams and rivers. Moves into flooded forests during periods of high water and may spawn there. Feeds on algae, periphyton and phytoplankton. Most likely used to make prahoc (Ref. 12693). Aquarium keeping: needs plant feed; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51539).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


More information
Countries FAO areas Ecosystems Occurrences Introductions Ecology Diet Food items Food consumption Ration	Common names Synonyms Metabolism Predators Ecotoxicology Reproduction Maturity Spawning Eggs Egg development	Age/Size Growth Length-weight Length-length Length-frequencies Morphometrics Morphology Larvae Larval dynamics Recruitment	Other references Biblio Aquaculture Aquaculture profile Strains Genetics Allele frequencies Heritability Diseases Processing	Collaborators Pictures Stamps Sounds Ciguatera Speed Swim. type Gill area Otoliths Brains Vision

Tools
Biogeographic modelling \| Bio-Quiz \| E-book \| Field guide \| Length-frequency wizard \| Life-history tool \| Point map

Special reports
Check for Aquarium maintenance \| Check for Species Fact Sheets \| Check for Aquaculture Fact Sheets

Download XML
Summary page \| Point data \| Common names \| Photos

Internet sources

Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sampang, Arlene G.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

Back to Search

Fish Forum

Comments & Corrections

Sign our Guest Book

FishBase mirror site : US - CGNET

Page last modified by : elaxamana, 15 July 2009

Custom Search