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Name
Scientific name
Bagrichthys macracanthus
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1854, Bracketed
Family
Bagridae
Common names
Black Lancer
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
The black lancer, Bagrichthys macracanthus, is a bagrid catfish described from Sumatra, Indonesia, and possibly endemic to that island. The…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
230mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Batang Hari, Sarawak
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The type specimens were collected from the confluence of the Lamatang and Enim rivers, Palambang Province, Sumatra, Indonesia and the species may be endemic to…
Habitat
Typically inhabits large, turbid rivers with muddy substrates and slow flow and moves moves into flooded riparian zones to spawn during the wet season.
Aquarium size
A tank with base measurements of 120 ∗ 45 cm should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
A shy, nocturnal species so best maintained in a dimly-lit aquarium. Provide plenty of hiding places in the form of clay flowerpots, lengths of plastic piping,…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Apparently feeds on small, benthic animals and organic detritus in nature but will accept most aquarium foods. Small live and frozen fare such as Artemia, Tubi…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful with species inhabiting other areas of the tank and has a relatively small mouth so is unable to swallow anything larger than a few millimetres in len…
Sexual dimorphism
Males possess a pointed, externally visible genital papilla located just anterior to the anal fin and noticeably longer barbels, while sexually mature females …
Reproduction
Unrecorded in captivity as far as we know. In nature adults move into temporarily-flooded areas at the onset of the wet season to spawn.
Notes
The vernacular name 'lancer' is derived from the extended dorsal spine possessed by several members of the genus, which currently contains 7 species. Among the…
References
References
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