Shipra stream, West Bengal,India
Video
Shipra stream, West Bengal,India
Example of divergent spines on outside edge of pectoral fin ray
Close-up of divergent spines
Twelve hours old
Annulations on the barbels.
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| Scientific Name | Erethistes pusillus Müller & Troschel, 1849 |
| Common Name | Giant Moth Catfish |
| Type Locality | Assam, India. |
| Synonym(s) | Hara pusillus |
| Etymology | |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 42mm or 1.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE. A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia Myanmar Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Indian waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Indian waters, Bengal Waters, West Bengal Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Nepal 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 2009. |
| pH | 6.2 - 6.8 |
| Temperature | 20.0-23.0°C or 68-73.4°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Increase the oxygen levels with a powerhead or a couple of airstones. Keep the water very clean. If top water quality is not maintained the fish will constantly shed their skin. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Horae Ichthyologicae No. 3, pp 12, Pl. 1 (fig. 2). |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 7 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
| More Resources | |
| Forum BBCode | |
 | Look up E. pusillus on PlanetCatfish.com |
 | Look up E. pusillus on Fishbase |
 | Look up E. pusillus on Encyclopedia of Life |
 | Look up E. pusillus on Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.20.66.141 | |
| Last Update | Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:08 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |