Heteropneustes
fossilis (Bloch, 1794)
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Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library
(2) Reinhold
Wawrzynski
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| Relevant
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Found mainly in ponds,
ditches, swamps and marshes, but sometimes occurs in muddy rivers.
Can tolerate slightly brackish water. Omnivorous. Breeds in confined
waters during the monsoon months, but can breed in ponds, derelict
ponds and ditches when sufficient rain-water accumulates.
Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the
same family. In great demand due to its medicinal value. Can be
differentiated from Heteropneustes
microps
by having a notch between the anal and caudal fin
while microps is closed. Aquarium Care:
Apart from giving it the utmost respect when handling, it does
very well in a larger aquarium, and you can either keep it alone
with other inhabitants that are too big for its mouth ( large
Barbs, Cichlids etc.) or in a group situation if you would like
the challenge of breeding them. A sand substrate is best with
hiding places of rock and cave work and making sure that it has
plenty of swimming space, as they do like to cruise the tank during
the night time hours. Keep your regular water changes up with
good filtration as they are a greedy species, and can make a mess
of your aquarium if good husbandry is not adhered to. |
| Common
Name: |
Asian
Stinging catfish, Fossil Cat |
| Synonyms: |
Silurus fossilis,
Saccobranchus fossilis, Silurus singio |
| Family: |
Clariidae
blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Asia:
Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Myanmar. Type locality:
Tranquebar |
| Size:
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30cm.
(12ins) |
| Temp: |
21-25°C
(69-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-8.0. |
| Reference: |
Froese, R. and
D. Pauly. Editors. 2008.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (11/2008).
ScotCat Factsheet no. 91. Jan. 2004. |
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Family:
Clariidae
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