
Crossocheilus cobitis
Crossocheilus cobitis is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 14.8 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–26 °C.
- Size
- 14.8 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C
- Tank footprint
- 100 × 30 cm
- Climate zone
- Tropical
In the aquarium
Temperature20–26 °C
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusCrossocheilus
- SpeciesCrossocheilus cobitis
Quick answers
- Crossocheilus cobitis size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 14.8 cm (total length).
- Crossocheilus cobitis tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 100 × 30 cm.
- Crossocheilus cobitis water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 20–26 °C.
- Crossocheilus cobitis: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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