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Pseudeutropius moolenburghae Weber & de Beaufort, 1913 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (2) Hendra Tommy (1) |
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Habitat: Found in rivers and lakes. Reproduction: Oviparous, eggs are unguarded. Aquarium Care: Quite a shy fish so would need a planted tank to make them feel safe in their surroundings. Have at least 6 to form a group. Diet: Feeds on insect larvae and small invertebrates. Remarks: Found alongside P. brachypopterus where they school together. A bit more rarer in the hobby than P. brachypopterus. |
Common Name: |
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None |
Family: |
Horabagridae |
Distribution: |
Asia: Batang Hari River, Kapuas River, Sumatra. Type locality: Sumatra, Batang Hari river, Indonesia. |
Size: |
8.5cm (3¼ins) |
Temp: |
22-28°C (71-83°F) |
p.H. |
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6.2-7.2. |
Reference: |
Ferraris, C.J. Jr.,
2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary
types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
Family: Horabagridae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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