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Micronema bleekeri  (Günther, 1864)
 Image contributors to this species:
 Johnny Jensen's  Photographic Library (2) Jean-Francois Helias (2)
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus Etymology = Species
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google   ACSI
 
 Common Name:  Bleeker's Sheathfish
 Synonyms:  Kryptopterus bleekeri, Cryptopterus bleekeri,  
 Family:  Siluridaeycipitidae
 Distribution:  Asia: Cambodia and Thailand to Malaysia
 Size:  60cm. (24ins)
 Temp:  20-26°C (67-79°F)
 p.H.  6.0-7.0.




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Family:   Siluridae

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Micronema bleekeri

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With catcher; Jean-Francois Helias

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