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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.

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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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