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B. majusculus is similar to the other "Lancers" B. macracanthus and B. vaillantii but can be told apart from both by the longer pectoral fin spines, from the former by a larger adipose fin and a deeper caudal peduncle. Told apart from the latter by having a longer dorsal fin spine, a less depth on head and a deeper adipose fin. Aquarium Care: As with most members of the "Lancers" the males can be very territorial and as such can be only be kept, one male to a tank with the rest females. Although they posses a small mouth it is wide, but they don't tend to be a threat to other fishes as such, although if you keep very small fish with them they could be picked of at night as the lancers enjoys its night-time forays. Diet: Not fussy eaters and will take most aquarium fare with small live and frozen foods a favourite. Etymology: The genus name Bagrichthys: from 'bagre', a South American name for a catfish, but is only used for African and Asian species. The specific name majusculus: somewhat greater, referring to the relatively larger adipose-fin base and pectoral and dorsal fins when compared to B. macracanthus, its closest congener. Remarks: Quite rare and will not be seen too often in the hobby.

White-Whisker Lancer

None

Bagridae

Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya River basins. Type locality: Thailand: Ubon Ratchathani Province, Khong Chiam district, Mun River at Ban Dan, 3 km upstream from Mekong River confluence.

16.0cm (6¼ins)

24-27°C (75-81°F)

6.0-7.0.

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Ng, H. H., 2002 - Folia Zoologica 51(1): 49-54 Bagrichthys majusculus, a new catfish from Indochina (Teleostei, Bagridae).
The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database © Christopher Scharpf.