Juvenile
Juvenile
Mekong
Srinakarin Reservoir, Thailand
Juvenile
Juvenile
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| Scientific Name | Hemibagrus wyckioides (Fang & Chaux, 1949) |
| Common Names | Asian Red Tailed Catfish Artc (Abbreviation), Asian Redfin Catfish, Common Baung, Pla Kayeng Thong (Thailand), Rødhalet Pigmalle (Denmark), Trey Khya (Cambodia) |
| Type Locality | Cambodia. |
| Synonym(s) | Macrones wyckioides, Mystus aubentoni, Mystus wyckioides, Mystus wyckoides |
| Pronunciation | HEM ee BAG russ |
| Etymology | From the Greek hemi- meaning half and bagrus, the catfish genus. Named after the genus, Bagrus, which refers to the Arabic name of a fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 1300mm or 51.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Members of the genus Hemibagrus are bagrid catfishes that can attain standard lengths of up to 800 mm and are found in large rivers throughout the Indian subcontinent,Southeast and East Asia. Members of this genus have depressed heads,rugose head shields not covered by skin,a slender occipital process and moderately long adipose fins. Members of the genus Hemibagrus are bagrid catfishes that can attain standard lengths of up to 800 mm and are found in large rivers throughout the Indian subcontinent,Southeast and East Asia. Members of this genus have depressed heads,rugose head shields not covered by skin,a slender occipital process and moderately long adipose fins. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Primarily Asia but a handful of species in Africa. Mekong (click on these areas to find other species found there) Thailand Waters, Chao Praya (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 2011. |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.6 |
| Temperature | 19.0-29.0°C or 66.2-84.2°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Water should be neutral and soft, although this fish is very adaptable. A good current is appreciated. Water changes should be large and frequent. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Série 2) v. 21 (no. 2), pp 199, Fig. 3 |
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| More Resources | |
| Forum BBCode | |
 | Look up H. wyckioides on PlanetCatfish.com |
 | Look up H. wyckioides on Fishbase |
 | Look up H. wyckioides on Encyclopedia of Life |
 | Look up H. wyckioides on Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.8.13.19 | |
| Last Update | Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:26 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |