 Summary of Parauchenoglanis |
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| Species | There are 19 "species" in our database. Parauchenoglanis punctatus has the most images (i: 24). |
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| Etymology | Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis. |
| Identification | In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded. |
| Feeding | In nature, preys on insect larvae, crustaceans, and small fishes - not a fussy eater in the aquarium and will eat most foods. |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Size | Smallest 84 mm, largest 411 mm, average 260mm, most commonly 390mm. All SL. |
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