Posted Date:2023-09-19
Updated:2023-12-15
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359Candidia barbatus Regan
Candidia barbata Regan is commonly called “Suann-liâm-á” or “Tsít-ki-hue” (a flower) in the Taiwan dialect. Due to its condition of living being similar to the “Khoo-hue” (Varicorhinus Barbatulus), the two species are often misconstrued. Moreover, its shape and structure are nearly identical to Hypophyhalmichthys militrix, to which the trivial name “Suann-liâm-á” has been assigned.
“Tsít-ki-hue” (a flower) is named after the black line that runs from its gills to its tail along the side of its body. This is one of the foremost characteristics of Candidia barbatus Regon.
Candidia barbatus Regon is a special breed in Taiwan. As an adult, it can reach lengths of up to 15cm. It favors cold and warm water, is adept at swimming in strong streams, and perches in the intersection of the midstream and main-stream branches of the shoal rivers and lakes. The young Candidia barbatus are accustomed to gather for foraging at the point where the water flows slowly, and its habitual behavior is characterized as omnivorous and polyphagic, as is often seen in the expansion of its abdomen region.
“Tsít-ki-hue” (a flower) is named after the black line that runs from its gills to its tail along the side of its body. This is one of the foremost characteristics of Candidia barbatus Regon.
Candidia barbatus Regon is a special breed in Taiwan. As an adult, it can reach lengths of up to 15cm. It favors cold and warm water, is adept at swimming in strong streams, and perches in the intersection of the midstream and main-stream branches of the shoal rivers and lakes. The young Candidia barbatus are accustomed to gather for foraging at the point where the water flows slowly, and its habitual behavior is characterized as omnivorous and polyphagic, as is often seen in the expansion of its abdomen region.
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