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Heteropneustes longipectoralis Rema Devi & Raghunathan, 1999 |
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Dr. Mathews Plamoottil (2) |
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Description: Pectorals long and pointed, length ~/4ths the distance between pectoral to pelvic fin origin; caudal pointed; body slender; eyes large about 6 or less in HL; air bladder short, less than two fifths in SL and extending to about quarter over anal fin, (Rema Devi & Raghunathan, 1999). Reproduction: 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. 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. Diet: Omnivorous. Etymology: The specific name longipectoralis: Meaning long pectoral fins on this species. Update 2021: The genus Heteropneustes has now been removed from the Clariidae family and reinstated to the Heteropneustidae Hora, 1936 and H. microps has been deemed to be a synonym of H. fossilis. |
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None |
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None |
Family: |
Heteropneustidae |
Distribution: |
Asia: Anamalai Hills, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India. |
Size: |
15.5cm. (6ins) |
Temp: |
21-25°C (69-77°F) |
p.H. |
6.0-8.0. |
Reference: |
Eschmeyer, W.N.
(ed.), 2003. Catalog of fishes. Updated database version
of March 2003. |
Family: Heteropneustidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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