Hypsibarbus vernayi, image by Paul Barrow

Hypsibarbus vernayi    (Norman, 1925)
Synonyms: Barbodes daruphani luosuoensis, Barbodes vernayi, Barbus vernayi, Hypsibarbus vernayi, Puntius vernayi
Common Name: Vernay's Barb
Family:  Cyprinidae
Continent:  Asia
Distribution: Mekong
Habitat: freshwater rivers
Food: large live, frozen & dried food
Water Temperature:  21-27°C
Water Chemistry:  pH 6.5-7.5
Size:    Males [210mm]    Females [210mm]
FBAS Class: M
Temperament:    peaceful; keep with similar size fish
Aquarium Size:  180cm or longer
Gender Differences: males marginally more colourful, females plumper
Breeding: a challenge; egglayer
Additional Information: Similar to Hypsibarbus wetmorei. Hypsibarbus differs from Barbus, Puntius & Barbonymus in having downward facing serrations on the inside of the dorsal spine.

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