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Name
Scientific name
Hemibagrus microphthalmus
Described by
Authority Day, Year 1877, Bracketed
Family
Bagridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Hemibagrus microphthalmus is a very large bagrid catfish from the Salween, Irrawaddy and Sittaung systems of Myanmar and western Thailand. …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
1500mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Not recorded
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India, Myanmar, Thailand, Ayeyarwady, Manipur, Salween, Sittaung, Thanlwin
Writing
Etymology
Hemibagrus: from the Greek hemi, meaning 'half' and the generic name Bagrus. microphthalmus: from the Greek micro, meaning 'small', and ophthalmos, meaning 'ey…
Distribution
Type locality 's 'Irrawaddy River valley, Myanmar', and this species is currently known from the Salween, Irrawaddy (aka Ayeyarwady) and Sittaung (aka Sittang)…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Suitable only for public displays or the very largest home aquaria.
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Probably a predator feeding on crustaceans and smaller fishes, although there should be no need to use such live foods in captivity.
Behaviour and compatibility
Likely to prove aggressively territorial and incompatible with other fishes in all but the largest public installations.
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species cannot be considered a suitable home aquarium subject given its eventual size plus the fact it can live for several decades. It can be told apart …
References
References
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