Heteropneustes
microps (Günther,
1864)
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Sridhar Sivasubbu
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Relevant Information: |
Can be differentiated from Heteropneustes
fossilis by not having
a notch between the anal and caudal fin while microps
is closed at this point. Adults occur mainly in swamps and similar
still, often turbid waters (e.g. irrigation ditches). Form loose
schools of about ten individuals of approximately the same size.
Enter brackish water. Can survive temperatures up to 39.8°C.
An omnivore with nocturnal feeding habits. Oviparous, distinct
pairing possibly like other members of the same family. Very
easily maintained in captivity. Sympatric with H. fossilis
which is more abundant in the type locality. Best method of
catch is dewatering of small water holes during drought period.
According to the IUCN Red List this species ic classed as vulnerable. |
Common
Name: |
Small Asian Stinging
catfish |
Synonyms: |
Saccobranchus microps |
Family: |
Clariidae |
Distribution: |
Asia: known to
be endemic to Sri Lanka but recorded from India |
Size: |
20cm. (8ins) |
Temp: |
22-26°C (71-79°F) |
p.H. |
6.0-8.0. |
Reference: |
Froese, R. and D. Pauly.
Editors. 2009.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.
www.fishbase.org, version (11/2009). |
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