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SPECIES DOSSIER · RESEARCH STAGE

Paedocypris carbunculus

Red Miniature Cyprinid

One left-facing Red Miniature Cyprinid on black
IUCN NTNear Threatened
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Illustrative or adapted specimen presentation. It is not a documentary photograph of LIMNIC stock, a voucher specimen or evidence of successful breeding.

Scientific references establish the profile’s research context; they do not by themselves establish image ownership or validate the depicted animal.

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Identity and origin

Origin
Central Kalimantan peat swamps
Identity
Indonesian Borneo endemic miniature fish

One of the world’s smallest fishes, known from acidic blackwater and peat-swamp habitats. The species is Near Threatened and is unsuitable for casual, unverified collection.

Design for feeding and movement

Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.

  • Check adult dimensions and social needs for this species; small body size alone does not establish aquarium suitability.
  • Provide swimming space and refuge, and choose companions with compatible feeding behaviour.
  • Match food size to the animal and observe feeding directly, especially when keeping small species with faster feeders.
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Evidence record

Conservation record: Near Threatened (NT); assessment year 2019. Conservation source record. This retained reference is an index or secondary record; the direct assessment and date require verification. Check for a newer assessment before making conservation or sourcing decisions.

Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.

  1. Britz & Kottelat (2008), original description.