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Scientific NameSilurus microdorsalis    (Mori, 1936)
Common NamesSlender Catfish
Miyoogi ()
Type LocalityRakuto River at Ei-yo, southern Chosen, Korea.
Synonym(s)Parasilurus microdorsalis
PronunciationSee loo russ
EtymologyFrom the Greek silouros which is the name of the fish. 
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Size350mm or 13.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionContinental Europe to Asia, introduced into the UK
IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
pH6.5 - 7.5
Temperature15.0-25.0°C or 59-77°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersThis fish can tolerate considerably lower temperatures for short periods of time
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceDobutsugaku Zasshi = Zoological Magazine Tokyo v. 48 (nos 8-10), pp 671, Pl. 24 (fig. 1)
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)