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Scientific NamePseudobagarius eustictus    Ng & Kottelat, 2021
Common Name
Type LocalityKeng Ban Veun rapids at Ban Mouang Mor, 1.5 km downstream of bridge about 7 km S of Kenethao, Nam Heung, Xayaburi Province, Laos, 17°40'59"N, 101°24'03"E, elevation 242 meters.
Synonym(s)
EtymologyFrom the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder.
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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
Mekong (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceZootaxa 4996 (no. 2), pp 323, Figs. 1, 2, 5a.
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Last UpdateFri Dec 29, 2023 1:31 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)