Hypsibarbus Pierrei
📖 Overview
Hypsibarbus Pierrei (Hypsibarbus pierrei), first described by Sauvage, 1880 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 36.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has 4 horizontal scale rows between lateral line and mid-dorsal scale row at dorsal-fin origin; 5-8 gill rakers in lower limb of first arch . Has 15-19 serrae along posterior edge of last simple dorsal ray .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypsibarbus Pierrei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbodes pierrei | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
| Barbus pierrei | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
| Puntius pierrei | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hypsibarbus Pierrei.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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