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| Scientific Name | Nanobagrus armatus (Valliant, 1902) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Tepoe, Mahakam R., Borneo. |
| Synonym(s) | Akysis armatus, Leiocassis armatus |
| Pronunciation | Nah no BAG russ - arm ah tuss |
| Etymology | From the Latin, nanus, meaning dwarf and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. armatus - from the Latin meaning furnished with weapons. In reference to the strong serrations on the posterior edge of the pectoral spines. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 40mm (1.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Easily distinguished by its small size and distinctive color pattern. |
| Sexing | Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Borneo. Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 4.8 - 6.6 |
| Temperature | 22.0-27.0°C or 71.6-80.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Readily feeds on live/frozen foods and other prepared foods. |
| Furniture | Provide plenty of driftwood as hiding places. |
| Compatibility | A peaceful, shoaling species. Beaccuse of its small size, best kept with other very small fishes (e.g. Boraras) or in a species tank. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| 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: 2003 Feb 21 00:00) |
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