According to Kottelat et al. Their results suggest the existence of three, rather than four, major lineages within the genus; the P. anguillaris and P. shelfordii groups represent two of them with Kottelat and Lim’s P. kuhlii and P. oblonga groups together forming the third. They were my favorite fish to interact with. Kuhli Loach, latin name Pangio Semicincta; derive their name from their contrasting colours of brown and gold that resemble half-circles. In the most recent study Pangio was found to be more closely affiliated with Acantopsis, Acanthopsoides and Kottelatlimia than Lepidocephalichthys as had been previously hypothesised. 11 images available; click on one to open viewer. Females noticeably plumper when loaded with eggs like other Pangio species. Acanthophthalmus semicinctus Fraser-Brunner, 1940;  Acanthophthalmus kuhlii sumatranus Fraser-Brunner, 1940. semicincta: from the Latin semi, meaning ‘half’, and cinctus, meaning ‘belt, girdle’, reference to the colour pattern of this species. This peaceful fish is,very distinctive for its eel-like body, which is a brown to burgundy color covered with bright orange stripes. I took pictures and I’ll try an find them. Pangio are social fish, living in large aggregations in the wild, and in home aquaria are often observed staying together, often packing themselves into the same cave or crevice. (2006). 10 to 15 years. Lim, 1993 Pangio robiginosa Raut, 1957 Pangio semicincta Fraser - Brunner, 1940 Pangio shelfordii Popta, 1903 Borneo loach Pangio signicauda Britz A few driftwood roots and branches, placed in such a way that plenty of shady spots are formed, can be used to add structure to the display and addition of dried leaf litter would provide additional cover and aid in simulating natural conditions. Small, peaceful species from similar environments such as Boraras, Sundadanio, smaller Rasbora, Trichopsis, Sphaerichthys, Kottelatlimia, etc., constitute the best tankmates. Species: Pangio semicincta. Another individual collected in Thailand. A soft sandy substrate should be provided with lots of shady hiding places amongst … Pangio Kuhlii lives in very slow-moving freshwater bodies. The Pangio oblonga, Pangio myersi, Pangio cuneovirgata, Pangio semicincta, Pangio shelfordii and the Pangio robiginosa can be found in the same Loaches group (Pangio). (2006), Šlechtová et al. Origin. Pangio semicincta No image available for this species; drawing shows typical fish in this Family. They also examined specimens collected from the Musi river drainage in southern Sumatra, close to the type locality of P. sumatrana, and found no discernible differences between them and other Sumatran populations of P. semicincta. Biologi Ordlista (t.ex. 56749). Its body has nine to twelve uneven dark brown bands, with yellow inbetween them, and a pale white underside. Fraser-Brunner (1940) described populations from southern Sumatra as a subspecies, Acanthophthalmus kuhlii sumatranus, but these are currently considered synonymous with P. semicincta (Tan and Kottelat, 2009).eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'seriouslyfish_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',111,'0','0'])); Most commonly found in shallow, slow-moving sections of forest streams or other calm habitats such as swamps, oxbows, and backwaters. In some specimens the dark body bars have a more uniform width. Pangio semicincta- “Kuhli loach” pH: 5-7; temperature-71-78; hardness:2-10 dkh; adult size: 3-3.5″ behavior: shoaling, keep in groups larger than 6; diet: micropredator, takes prepared foods well; compatability: does best with other peaceful fish or invertebrates Maturity: L m ? Food: Flake, wafers, tablets etc. 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6") Longevity. 56749). The former was synonymised with Acanthophthalmus by Nalbant (1963) and the latter by Roberts (1989). (1993), Pangio kuhlii may represent a species complex; commonly used synonyms include Acanthophthalmus kuhli, A. semicinctus, and Pangio semicincta.Illustrations or photographs appeared in Sterba (1973), Axelrod et al. Easy. 120179): High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.). Though similar to Pangio cuneovirgata, the key difference is that malayana's stripes are incomplete and more asymmetric, as well as shorter.Found in Malayasia, Borneo, Thailand, and Sumatra. The size of an adult fish is from 10 to 20 cm long. This species is among the most frequently-misidentified in the hobby, almost always being traded as P. kuhlii. - ? Temperature: 21 – 26 °Ceval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'seriouslyfish_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',112,'0','0'])); Chiefly a micropredator sifting mouthfuls of substrate through the mouth and gills from which insect larvae, small crustaceans and suchlike are extracted with a proportion of the natural diet also likely to comprise organic detritus and plant material from the gut contents of prey. They would launch themselves up over plants, and drift down so they could hang in the branches. They weren’t of the best quality. Members were separated from those of the P. kuhlii, P. shelfordii and P. anguillaris groups by their plain body patterning, 8-9 pectoral–fin rays, 45-51 vertebrae and development of adipose keels on both ventral and dorsal extremes of the caudal peduncle. They are among the varieties that are most sought after. Pangio species forage in the substrate and sift mouthfuls of sand through the gills to feed on insect larvae, small crustaceans, and other small animals. The saddles also break up to a certain extent in some older individuals which can result in some peculiar patterning. Click on the following links to search for high quality live, frozen and dry food: To find other high quality, highly recommended foods click. When coarser gravel is used it may become stressed or damage itself, and feeding behaviour can be inhibited. Pangio kuhlii Acanthophthalmus Kuhlii meyersi Acanthophthalmus fasciatus Cobitis kuhli Pangio fasciatus / semicincta / sumatrana. It also seems likely that a number of unidentified, similar-looking populations exist, particularly on Borneo, of which some have undoubtedly appeared in the aquarium trade. Care: All kuhli loaches require mature aquaria and should not be considered for newly set up tanks. 59153): Low vulnerability (18 of 100) . Offering Pangio oblonga (Black Kuhli Loach) – approximately 6 … 7 cm in size.The image used above is for illustration purposes only. Synonyms: Acanthophthalmus semicinctus, Pangio semicinctus . The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii/semicincta), also known as the Coolie Loach, is a longtime favorite for the community and planted aquarium. At a volume of 54 litres, the filter we recommend can be found, Other aquarium filters which have been recommended highly by customers in your area can be found, To search for other high quality aquarium heaters in your area, click. Several described members were previously included in the genus Acanthophthalmus which Kottelat (1987) demonstrated to be a syonym of Cobitis, and he chose the replacement name Pangio in preference to its simultaneous synonym Apua (Blyth, 1860). Nocturnal, secretive species in creeks, living near the bottom among vegetation. Size. As known from world's famous Aqualog and Terralog reference books, our goal is to offer a photo and information about the care and breeding of every tropical fish. Gentle filtration providing a little surface agitation is adequate and high flow rates best avoided. It is most often found in calm, shallow, tannin heavy blackwater areas, such as streams, swamps, and oxbow lakes. Acanthophthalmus semicinctus Fraser-Brunner, 1940, Pangio semicincta is a species of cobitid loach in the genus Pangio found in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra. Pangio myersi, aka the Giant Kuhli, Myer's Kuhli, or Myer's Giant Kuhli Loach. Size / Vikt / Age. Depending on locality the substrate may be composed of peat, mud or sand with the fish typically abundant in piles of leaf litter.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'seriouslyfish_com-box-4','ezslot_2',120,'0','0'])); In the Rajang river basin, Sarawak state, Malaysian Borneo sympatric species include Cyclocheilichthys apogon, C. repasson, Garra borneensis, Osteochilus hasseltii, Paracrossochilus vittatus, Rasbora argyrotaenia, R. dusonensis, R. kottelati, R. sarawakensis, ‘Puntius‘ johorensis, ‘P.‘ kuchingensis, ‘P.‘ pentazona, Sundadanio margarition, Trigonopoma pauciperforatum, Pangio anguillaris, P. piperata, Syncrossus hymenophysa, several Gastromyzon, Homaloptera and Nemacheilus spp., Betta akarensis, Sphaerichthys osphromenoides and Carinotetraodon salivator. Habitats is often sand or mud degree of morphological affinity with simlarities in shape! Are completely black or dark brown bands, with yellow inbetween them, and behaviour! 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