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Scientific Name	**Nanobagrus stellatus** Tan & Ng, 2000
Common Name
Type Locality	Sungai Alai (from aquarium collectors), Jambi Province, Sumatra.
Synonym(s)
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. Named after the genus, Bagrus, which refers to the Arabic name of a fish.
Species Information
Size	34mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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. 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.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Primarily Asia but a handful of species in Africa. Pacific, Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Sumatra Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
Husbandry Information
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Journal of Natural History v. 34 (no. 2), pp 278, Fig. 5a.
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Last Update	Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:26 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)