Cyclocheilichthys janthochir

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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Cyclocheilichthys
Species:
C. janthochir
Binomial name
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir
(Bleeker, 1854)
Synonyms[2]
  • Systomus janthochir Bleeker, 1854
  • Barbus janthochir (Bleeker, 1854)

Cyclocheilichthys janthochir grows to 20 cm (7.9 in) total length.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cyclocheilichthys janthochir". FishBase. February 2024 version.
  3. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Cyclocheilichthys janthochir". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 8 July 2024.