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    2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

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    Lim, K. K. P. & H. H. Tan, 2012. Addition of fish species to the established alien fauna of Singapore: Amblypharyngodon chulabhornae and Brachygobius sabanus. Nature in Singapore, 5: 69–72.

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    Abstract: The princess carplet, Amblypharyngodon chulabhornae Vidthayanon & Kottelat, and the lesser bumblebee goby, Brachygobius sabanus Inger, are herein added to the established alien freshwater fish fauna of Singapore.

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    Re: 2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

    I think I've seen A. chulabhornae at some LFS before. They look so plain to me.
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    Re: 2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

    Bro stormhawk, which shop did you see Amblypharyngodon chulabhornae ?
    Thanks

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    Re: 2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

    It was at C328 I believe, but my identification may be wrong.
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    Re: 2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

    Shall go C328 to see if theres really a local new fish.

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    Re: 2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    It was at C328 I believe, but my identification may be wrong.
    Thanks you for the reply bro.

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    Re: 2 additions to the list of non-native freshwater fishes in Singapore

    I forgot to add, this was some time ago. You might have more luck finding other fish like Esomus metallicus being sold as feeders at C328.
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