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  • Liobagrus formosanus
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Scientific NameLiobagrus formosanus    Regan, 1908
Common NameFormosan Bullhead
Type LocalityLake Candidius, Taiwan.
Synonym(s)Liobagrus nantoensis
Pronunciationlie oh BAG russ
EtymologyFrom the Greek, leios, meaning smooth, and bagrus, a name usually used for catfishes; in reference to the smooth head. Named after the genus <em>Amblyceps</em>, which refers to its blunt head
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Size100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouthern Asian, China & Japan
Taiwan Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
pH6.6 - 7.6
Temperature12.0-20.0°C or 53.6-68°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersNeeds strong current.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 8) v. 2 (no. 10) (art. 40), pp 360.
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Last UpdateFri Dec 29, 2023 1:32 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)