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Glyptosternon reticulatum  McClelland, 1842
Image contributors to this species:
Frants Lehmann (1 Stamp)
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Relevant Information: Different from the Glyptothorax genus as Glyptosternon does not possess a suckermouth. The anal and caudal fin is joined by a membrane. Aquarium Care: Peaceful with other fish but may be territorial to conspecifics. Will need a large unheated aquarium with a strong filtration and lighting. and plants that will tolerate low temperatures. Diet: Flake and tablet foods with frozen food such as bloodworm.
Common Name: Turkestan catfish
Synonyms: Glyptosternon reticulatus, Glyptosternum reticulatum, Exostoma stoliczkae, Glyptosternon stoliczkae, Exostoma oschanini, Exostoma labrax
Family: Sisoridaecipitidae
Distribution: Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Tibet. Also former USSR.
Size: 24cm. (9½ins)
Temp: 12-24°c (51-75°f.)
p.H. 6.5-7.0.
Reference: Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1991 Aquarien atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p.



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Family:   Sisoridae
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