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Name
Scientific name
Kryptopterus limpok
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1852, Bracketed
Family
Siluridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Kryptopterus limpok is a silurid catfish widely distributed through Southeast Asia, including the Mekong and the Greater Sunda Islands. It …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
260mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo, Borneo, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Batang Hari, Chao Phraya, Kapuas, Mae Klong, Mekong, Rajang
Writing
Etymology
Kryptopterus: from the Greek kryptos, meaning 'hidden', and pterýgio, meaning 'fin', in reference to the reduced or absent dorsal-fin in members of this genus.
Distribution
Type locality is 'Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia', but this species is widely-distributed throughout much of Southeast Asia including major river systems in Tha…
Habitat
Inhabits flowing rivers and larger streams typified by turbid water with suspended sediment.
Aquarium size
A very large aquarium with base dimensions in the region of 240 ∗ 60 cm would be required for long-term care.
Maintenance
Décor is relatively unimportant although this species prefers weakly-lit conditions and may become skittish in the absence of cover. Do not add introduce it to…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Probably a predator feeding on small invertebrates and zooplankton in nature. In the aquarium offer a varied diet comprising sinking dried foods, live and froz…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally peaceful though it may predate on smaller fishes and is somewhat timid so does not compete well with much larger, robust or otherwise boisterous spec…
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is almost unheard of in the ornamental trade. It can be told apart from congeners by possession of an extremely long mental barbel extending beyon…
References
References
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