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Cyclocheilichthys apogon (Valenciennes, 1842)
| Family Name: | Cyprinidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Barbel-less Chemperas, Red-eyed Barb |
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Description
| Description | Body rhomboid, laterally compressed, and silver with black spots arranged in a longitudinal line across each scale row. Fins red, black blotch at caudal base, no barbels around mouth. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits shaded forest streams where it dwells in midwater and feeds on small aquatic invertebrates. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater |
| Distribution | In Singapore, restricted to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Widely distributed in Southeast Asia. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat destruction. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Has limited appeal as aquarium fish. Large specimens can be eaten. |
| Conservation Notes | Continued habitat protection in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, and prevention of unauthorized collection. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008], Endangered (E) [1994] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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