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Scientific NamePseudobagarius alfredi    (Ng & Kottelat, 1998)
Common Name
Type LocalityTasek Bera, about 300 meters east of Fort Iskandar, Pahang, Malaysia.
Synonym(s)Akysis alfredi
EtymologyFrom the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder.
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Size30mm or 1.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
IdentificationCatfish of the genus Pseudobagarius are akysids with the snout extending well in front of the tip of lower jaw (which renders the mouth subterminal). The front and back nostrils are relatively large and closely set (separated only by the base of the nasal barbel). The caudal fin is deeply forked.

Catfish of the genus Pseudobagarius are akysids with the snout extending well in front of the tip of lower jaw (which renders the mouth subterminal). The front and back nostrils are relatively large and closely set (separated only by the base of the nasal barbel). The caudal fin is deeply forked.
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DistributionAsia
Pacific, Malaysia Waters, Peninsular Malaysia Waters, Bera (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceJournal of Natural History v. 32 (no. 7), pp 1063, Figs. 4a, 5, 13a, 7.
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Last UpdateFri Dec 29, 2023 1:31 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)