Kryptopterus
macrocephalus
(Bleeker, 1858)
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Family:
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Siluridae
(Sheatfishes)
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Order:
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Siluriformes
(catfish)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Striped glass catfish |
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Max. size:
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9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 7050) |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 – 7.4; dH range: 10 - 20
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Climate: |
tropical; 22 – 26°C |
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Importance:
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fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial |
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Resilience: |
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Distribution:
http://www.ccfishery.net
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Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
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Biology: |
Restricted to peat habitats (Ref. 57235). Occurs in shady spots in running waters. Omnivorous, although larger individuals may prey on smaller fishes (Ref. 6868). Uncommon in aquarium trade (Ref. 57235).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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