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Pseudeutropius indigens Ng & Vidthayanon, 2011 |
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Description: This species is distinguished from P. moolenburghae in having fewer anal-fin rays 37-41 (vs.42-49); fewer rakers on the first gill arch 33-35 (vs. 43-45); a wider head 10.5-11.0% SL (vs. 8.5-9.9% SL); differs from P. brachypopterus in having more anal-fin rays 37-41 (vs. 31-35); shorter (23.1-24.3% SL vs. 27.0-30.6) and narrower (10.5-11.0% SL vs. 11.7-14.0) head; differs from P. mitchelli in having more anal-fin rays 37-41 (vs. 35-37); longer nasal, maxillary and mandibular barbels, reaching to at least anal-fin origin (vs. not reaching beyond pelvic-fin base). Aquarium Care: Quite a shy fish so would need a planted tank to make them feel safe in their surroundings. Have at least 6 to form a group. Diet: Feeds on insect larvae and small invertebrates. |
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Family: |
Horabagridae |
Distribution: |
Asia: Thailand. Type locality: Narathiwat Province, Toh Daeng peat swamp, Khlong Pak Pla, 6°11'11''N 102°1'32''E, [Thailand]. |
Size: |
6.5cm. (2¾ins) |
Temp: |
22-26°C (71-79°F) |
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6.0-7.0. |
Reference: |
Froese, R. and D. Pauly.
Editors. 2014. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 08/2014 ). |
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