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| Maximum Size | 25.0cm / 9.84inches |
General Description
Bangana Devdevi, also known as Labeo cephalus and Sinilabeo cirrhinoides, belongs to the family Cyprinidae under the order Cypriniformes. This species can grow up to 25.0cm in size and is native to the Irrawaddy River system in Manipur state, India, and Myanmar, as well as the Salween watershed in eastern Myanmar and northwestern Thailand.
Aquarium Setup
When creating an aquarium environment for Bangana Devdevi, it is important to mimic its natural habitat. Providing a setup with flowing river channels and larger tributaries would be ideal. (See table for additional details).
Behaviour
Bangana Devdevi is presumed to inhabit flowing river channels and larger tributaries. Similar to related species, it may exhibit migratory behavior on a seasonal basis.
Feeding and Diet
In the aquarium, Bangana Devdevi can be fed a varied diet that mimics its natural feeding habits. This includes offering algae-based foods, small insects, and other protein-rich sources to ensure proper nutrition.
Reproduction & Dimorphism
Specific information regarding the reproduction and dimorphism of Bangana Devdevi is not readily available. However, typical of Cyprinidae species, they likely exhibit spawning behavior with distinct physical differences between males and females.
Habitat and Distribution
The natural habitat of Bangana Devdevi includes the Irrawaddy River system in Manipur state, India, and Myanmar, as well as the Salween watershed in eastern Myanmar and northwestern Thailand. Although previously recorded in the Red River basin in Vietnam, those records are considered questionable. The type locality for this species is noted as the "Burma: Myitkyina District: Mali Hka basin: Phungin Hka."