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Kryptopterus macrocephalus (Bleeker, 1858)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Chris Ralph (1) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  FishBase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Habitat: Restricted to peat habitats. Occurs in shady spots in running waters. Diet: Omnivorous, although larger individuals may prey on smaller fishes, and is uncommon in the aquarium trade. Remarks: When stationary the tail fin is downward and when it is on the move it is horizontal. Not as peaceful as K. bicirrhis.

Common Name:

Striped glass catfish

Synonyms:

Kryptopterichthys macrocephalus, Cryptopterus macrocephalus

Family:

Siluridae

Distribution:

Asia: Peninsular Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo.

Size:

10.0cm. (4ins)

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.5.

Reference:

Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1985 Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2009. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, version (03/2011).



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