Leptobarbus hoeveni (Giant bearded)

The Leptobarbus Hoeveni is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family. It is a relatively large fish, generally reaching a length of 30 to 40 cm. He has a dark gray coloring on top, with dark vertical stripes along his body. Its lower part is lighter, with a gray-blue-blue color.

The Hoeveni leptobarbus is mainly a lively water fish, it is generally found in rivers and torrents in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand, Burma and Indochina. It is often present in crystal and fresh waters, with a quick current.

The Leptobarbus Hoeveni is an omnivorous fish, it feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and other small aquatic animals. He can also eat aquatic plants, algae and sand grains.

The Leptobarbus Hoeveni is a social fish, it lives in groups and can be found in shallow waters near the shore. They are very active and spend a lot of time exploring their environment and looking for food.

The Leptobarbus Hoeveni is a migratory fish, it can change places depending on the seasons and environmental conditions. During the rainy season, they can migrate to deeper and quieter waters to escape the muddy and agitated waters of rivers in flood.

Due to its size and beautiful color, the Hoeveni leptobarbus is often captured to be sold as ornament fish or for human consumption. However, it is also considered to be a endangered species in certain regions due to water pollution, overexploitation and destruction of its natural habitat.