Cyclocheilichthys janthochir is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae.[1][2][3] It is endemic to southwestern Borneo in Kalimantan (Indonesia) where it occurs in highly acidic blackwater streams and pools in peat swamp forests.[1] It feeds on aquatic insects.[2]
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Genus: | Cyclocheilichthys |
Species: | C. janthochir
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Binomial name | |
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir (Bleeker, 1854)
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Synonyms[2] | |
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Cyclocheilichthys janthochir grows to 20 cm (7.9 in) total length.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Lumbantobing, D. (2019). "Cyclocheilichthys janthochir". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T90999802A90999818. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T90999802A90999818.en. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cyclocheilichthys janthochir". FishBase. February 2024 version.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Cyclocheilichthys janthochir". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 8 July 2024.