All Fishes ⇒ Bagridae ⇒ The genus Pseudomystus

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Pronounced SUE doh MIST uss
Etymology From the Greek pseudos, meaning lie, and mystus, a genus of bagrid catfishes. In reference to the overall similarity of the two genera.
Identification Members of the bagrid genus Pseudomystus are small- to mid-sized freshwater catfish endemic to Southeast Asia.Pseudomystus are commonly found in swamps and rivers throughout Southeast Asia. They can be differentiated from Leiocassis by a relatively short snout and a subterminal mouth. Many Pseudomystus have a color pattern of contrasting vertical bars or blotches.
Feeding Readily feeds on live/frozen foods and other prepared foods such as pellets.
Compatibility A peaceful species that is compatible with most fish. Congeners are territorial, but not overtly so, making it possible to keep more than one individual in a large tank. Ideal tankmates include barbs, rasboras and loaches in an Asian biotope tank.
Sexing Males are more slender and possess an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.
Size Smallest 42mm, largest 250mm, average 101mm, most commonly 62mm. All SL.
Species There are 21 "species" in the database
Keepers 1 species (4.8%) are being kept by registered keepers
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Distribution

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Pseudomystus siamensisPseudomystus siamensis
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