All Fishes SILURIDAE ⇒ The genus Kryptopterus

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SpeciesThere are 14 "species" in our database. Kryptopterus vitreolus is the most commonly kept (k: 1). Kryptopterus vitreolus has the most images (i: 20).
Keepers1 species ( 7%) are being kept by registered keepers
PronunciationCry top ter russ.
EtymologyKryptopterus: From the Greek kryptos, meaning hidden and pteryx, meaning fin; in reference to the reduced or absent dorsal fin of this group of fishes.
SizeSmallest 68 mm, largest 270 mm, average 175mm, most commonly 80mm. All SL.
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