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Erethistes pusillus  Müller & Troschel, 1849
 Image contributors to this species:
 Steven Grant (1) Chris Ralph (1) Jeff Wood (4) Adrian Taylor (5)
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus  
 Other Sources:
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 Common Name:  Giant Moth Catfish
 Synonyms:  Erethistes hara, Erethistes pussilus
 Family:  Erethistidae
 Distribution:  Asia: India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
 Size:  6.0cm. (2½ins)
 Temp:  22-24°C (71-75°F)
 p.H.  6.0-7.5.








































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Family:  Erithistidae

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Showing the pectoral fin serrae which is divergent on the anterior edge.

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