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  • Encheloclarias baculum
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Scientific NameEncheloclarias baculum    Ng & Lim, 1993
Common Name
Type LocalityProbably Kalimantan Barat, Sambas, Borneo, Indonesia.
Synonym(s)Encheloclarias prolatus
Pronunciationen che low klar ee ass.
EtymologyGreek, enchelys, = eel + see under Clarias 
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Size57mm or 2.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
IdentificationCatfishes of the genus Encheloclarias are restricted to the blackwater habitats of Sundaic Southeast Asia. They are the most poorly-known of Asian clariid catfishes and are easily distinguished from Asian Clarias by the presence of a moderately long adipose fin that is not supported by extensions of the neural spines.

Catfishes of the genus Encheloclarias are restricted to the blackwater habitats of Sundaic Southeast Asia. They are the most poorly-known of Asian clariid catfishes and are easily distinguished from Asian Clarias by the presence of a moderately long adipose fin that is not supported by extensions of the neural spines.
SexingIn ventral view especially, females are much broader in the body than males of equal age and rearing practices.

In ventral view especially, females are much broader in the body than males of equal age and rearing practices.
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DistributionAfrica & Asia
Pacific, Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceIchthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 4 (no. 1), pp 27, Fig. 5.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)