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| Scientific Name | Pseudobagarius similis (Ng & Kottelat, 1998) |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Knh Thuy Cai canal, 10 kilometers east of Vinh Long, at mouth of canal into Mekong River, Vietnam. |
| Synonym(s) | Akysis similis |
| Etymology | From the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 38mm or 1.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | 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. 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. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia Mekong, Mekong Delta (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011. |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | This is the only Pseudobagarius known from brackish water. It has been collected in brackish regions with a silt and sand bottom. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Journal of Natural History v. 32 (no. 7), pp 1074, Figs. 4e, 9, 13c. |
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| More Resources | |
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 | Look up P. similis on Encyclopedia of Life |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.29.408.537 | |
| Last Update | Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:31 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |