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Name
Scientific name
Chaca bankanensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Chacidae
Common names
Chocolate Frogmouth Catfish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The chocolate frogmouth catfish, Chaca bankanensis, is an ambush predator from rainforest waters in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. It lies…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
3–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei.
Habitat
It occurs in rainforests, in shallow, shady waters where it lies hidden amongst leaf litter and mulm.
Aquarium size
This species does not require much space for its size. An aquarium measuring 36" x 12" x 12" (90cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 80 litres is adequate for a single specimen.
Maintenance
A dimly-lit tank suits this sedentary species. The use of a soft, sandy substrate is also recommended, as the fish often bury themselves. Most plants will not …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 3-10°H
Diet
It is sometimes possible to wean young specimens onto dried or meaty frozen foods. However, many specimens refuse anything but live food. Small fish, river shr…
Behaviour and compatibility
A highly predatory species, C. bankanensis is best kept alone. It will consume almost any fish that strays close enough to its capacious mouth, and is capable …
Sexual dimorphism
Males are longer and slimmer than females.
Reproduction
Not known to have reproduced in captivity, but in all likelihood breeding occurs in a similar fashion to C. chaca.
Notes
Chaca are unsuitable subjects for the general aquarist, but are relatively popular among lovers of oddball species. This species is very similar in appearance …
References
References
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