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This species was available in aquarium circles without a scientific name until a connection was made to a description of Mystus micracanthus by the ichthyologist Bleeker, in 1846. The artist's impression at that time showed a catfish without any obvious markings, although another researcher in the early 1940s described it with two body spots. M. micracanthus is a junior synonym of M. nigriceps. Description: Fontanel confined to anterior half of head; long adipose fin separated from dorsal-fin base; over 40 gill rakers on lower arm of first arch. Reproduction: Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family. Habitat: Found in lowland streams and peats. Adults occur in large rivers. Aquarium Care: Will prove to be predatory in the aquarium so pick tank mates carefully. Diet: Feeds on insect larvae and zooplankton. Etymology: nigri-, black; ceps, head, referring to its blackish head. 

Twospot catfish

Bagrus nigriceps, Bagrus micracanthus,

Bagridae

Southeast Asia: Java and southern Sumatra (Indonesia). Type locality: Java

30.0cm TL (12ins)

22-27°C (71-81°F)

6.0-7.0.

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