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| Scientific Name | Hemisilurus moolenburghi Weber & de Beaufort, 1913 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Batang Hari R., Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Pronunciation | Ham mee see loo russ - moo lern berg ee |
| Etymology | From the Greek hemi- meaning half and Silurus, the word for catfish. Named after P. H. Moolenburgh, who collected the fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 500mm (19.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This species is diagnosed by its distinctive barbel morphology, especially in the females. |
| Sexing | Females are more deeper bodied and have longer maxillary barbels (reaching just to opercle) with feathery extensions at the tip. Males are more slender, have shorter, simple maxillary barbels (not reaching opercle), and prominent serrations on the posterior edge ofthe pectoral spine. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Sumatra and western Borneo. Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Sumatra Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters, Western Borneo Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 22.0-27.0°C or 71.6-80.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Fish. Indo-Aust. Arch.v. 2 - pp212 - Figs. 84-85 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | -1 Nov 30 00:00 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 10:02) |
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