Identity and origin
- Origin
- Captive-bred ornamental line; ancestral species native to East Asia
- Identity
- Selective colour line—not a separate species
Red head and tail separated by a clear central zone.
Keeping a colour line
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Start with a mature aquarium and consistent water conditions. Avoid abrupt changes during routine care.
- Plan feeding around grazing surfaces and appropriate supplementary food, without allowing uneaten food to accumulate.
- Different colours are selective lines of the same species. Keep breeding lines separate when maintaining a particular colour is the aim.
Evidence record
Conservation record: A current published assessment has not been verified for this profile. This does not imply low risk or permission to trade.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
