Lobocheilos Kajanensis

📖 Overview

Lobocheilos Kajanensis (Lobocheilos kajanensis), first described by Popta, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosed from all congeners from Java, Sumatra and Borneo by having a large rounded, black blotch at the end of the caudal peduncle, except Lobocheilos ovalis for having small, vertically elongated blotch. Can be further separated by having the unique combination of following features: lateral line scales 33-36+2-3; presence of blackish to black subdistal posterior crescentric mark (apex pointing backwards) on most scales of body; 2 barbels, about equal to eye diameter; pectoral fin extending about 2/3 of distance to pelvic -fin origin; pelvic fin extending to anus and slightly beyond; dorsal-fin tip reaching extending vertical through anus, when folded backwards; scale rows between lateral line and dorsal fin origin 5½; and slightly curved sheath edge of lower jaw .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lobocheilos Kajanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Lobocheilos Kajanensis.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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