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Name
Scientific name
Hemibagrus wyckii
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1858, Bracketed
Family
Bagridae
Common names
Crystal-eyed Catfish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The crystal-eyed catfish, Hemibagrus wyckii, is a bagrid with an enormous distribution across central Indochina and western Indonesia. Juve…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
710mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–27°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–20dGH
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
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Borneo, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Baram, Barito, Batang Hari, Chao Phraya, Citarum, Kapuas, Mekong, Musi, Pahang, Rajang
Writing
Etymology
Hemibagrus: from the Greek hemi, meaning 'half' and the generic name Bagrus.
Distribution
This species has an enormous distribution and occurs throughout much of central Indochina and western Indonesia. Records exist from the Mekong and Chao Phraya …
Habitat
Most commonly collected in middle reaches of moderate to large-sized rivers where it sometimes occurs in rapids and other turbulent habitats. It also performs …
Aquarium size
Suitable only for public displays or the very largest home aquaria.
Maintenance
Likely to prefer dim lighting and access to refuges in the form of driftwood, large rocks or lengths of plastic piping. An enormous filtration system and dedic…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
This species is a predator feeding primarily on crustaceans and smaller fishes, although there should be no need to use such live foods in captivity. Smaller s…
Behaviour and compatibility
Aggressively territorial and incompatible with other fishes in all but the largest public installations and even then may attack its tankmates. It's also one o…
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Unrecorded.
Notes
Juvenile specimens are sometimes available in the aquarium trade although their purchase is strongly discouraged, and given its eventual size, aggressive natur…
References
References
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