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Scientific Name | Nanobagrus torquatus Thomson, López, Hadiaty & Page, 2008 |
Common Name | |
Type Locality | Air Rambang about 80 kilometers southwest of Palembang, Air Musi drainage, 3°33'02''S, 104°15'50''E, Sumatra Selatan, Sumatra, Indonesia. |
Pronunciation | Nah no BAG russ |
Etymology | From the Latin, nanus, meaning dwarf and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. |
Species Information | |
Identification | The bagrid catfish genus Nanobagrus is found throughout Sundaic Southeast Asia. Members of the genus are diagnosed from other bagrid catfishes by their miniature adult size (maximum size under ca 45 mm SL); reduced supraoccipital process; reduced anterior nuchal-plate element; and posterior cranial fontanel large and prominent.Its members typically inhabit small, forested streams with a moderate current. Differs from all species of the genus Nanobagrus by having a single distinct yellow/cream band around the body just behind the head |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: Musi drainage in southern Sumatra, Indonesia. Pacific, Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Sumatra Waters, Musi (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding | Unreported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 157, pp 68, Fig. 1. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2019 Oct 09 09:34 (species record created: 2008 Dec 06 10:01) |