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  • Macrognathus siamensis
  • Macrognathus siamensis
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Scientific Name Macrognathus siamensis  (Günther, 1861)
Common Name
Type Locality Pachebore [Petchaburi], Thailand.
Etymology Macrognathus: Greek, makros = great + Greek, gnathos = jaw. 
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Size 300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya, Maeklong, Peninsular and Southeast Thailand river systems.
IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011.
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Feeding Feeds on insect larvae and other small aquatic creatures. Can be difficult to wean off live or frozen food. Home made "shrimp-mix" is often accepted. User data.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 3, pp 540.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2021 Jan 10 07:51 (species record created: 2014 Nov 13 23:21)