It can
be differentiated from all others by its small adult size, very
small adipose fin, a dark horizontal mark across the tympanum,
greenish yellow colouration, large laterally placed eyes,
and relatively long and wide fontanel which is distinctly split
by a thick epiphyseal bar. Sometimes confused as representing
M. vittatus. ( Grant 2009)
Common
Name:
Pyjama Cat
Synonyms:
Pimelodus
batasio
Family:
Bagridaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
Asia:
The ponds of northern Bengal
Size:
4cm ( 1½ins)
Temp:
22-27°C
(71-81°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.5.
Reference:
Grant,
Steven., The striped catfishes of the genus
Mystus Scopoli, 1777 (Siluriformes: Bagridae)
