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    Scientific NamePseudobagarius nitidus    (Ng & Rainboth, 2005)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityChampasak Province, Mekong River at Ban Hang Khone, just downstream from Khone falls, Laos.
    Synonym(s)Akysis nitidus
    EtymologyFrom the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder.
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    Size41mm or 1.6" 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
    IUCN Red List Category
    Data Deficient
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011.
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    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceRaffles Bulletin of Zoology Suppl. no. 13, pp 40, Fig. 8.
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    Last UpdateFri Dec 29, 2023 1:31 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)