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Glyptosternon reticulatum McClelland, 1842 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Frants Lehmann (1 Stamp) |
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Description: 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: |
Sisoridae |
Distribution: |
Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Tibet. Also former USSR. |
Size: |
24.0cm. (9½ins) |
Temp: |
12-24°c (51-75°f.) |
p.H. |
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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. |
Family: Sisoridae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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