Gyrinocheilidae
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, Chinese Algae Eater. JJPhoto.dk
[edit] Overview
This is a small family of algae-eating catfishes from Southeast Asia with just one genus and four known species.
Some aquarists feel they are overrated as effective algae eaters in aquaria.
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: Algae Eaters
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 1 | 1 |
| Species | 4 | 1 |
Feeding: Omnivores. Feed heavily on algae and vegetable matter, but will also ingest worms, insects, and plankton.
Notes: Found in mountain streams in southeast Asia.
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none
[edit] Genera
- Gyrinocheilus
[edit] Species
Reference: Fishes of the World
Facts about GyrinocheilidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Freshwater Fishes + |
| Common name | Algae Eaters + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Image credit | JJ + |
| Native range | Asia + |
| Reference | Fishes of the World + |
| Text credit | JSN + |