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.
Size Smallest 42mm, largest 250mm, average 103mm, most commonly 150mm. All SL.
Species There are 20 "species" in the database
Keepers 1 species ( 5%) are being kept by registered keepers
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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Pseudomystus siamensisPseudomystus siamensis
(100%)
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