Glyptothorax fuscus • Sisoridae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

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Trio of specimens from the type locality, Chantaburi, SE Thailand
Trio of specimens from Thai peninsular

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Glyptothorax fuscus** Fowler, 1934
Common Name(s)	None
Type Locality	Chantaboon [Chantabun], se. Thailand.
Pronunciation	Gleep toe thor axe - foo skuss
Etymology	The generic name comes from the Greek glyptos, meaning carved, and thorax, meaning breastplate (or the part of the body covered by it), in reference to the folds of skin comprising the thoracic adhesive apparatus. From the Latin fuscus, meaning brown, in reference to the color.
Species Information
Size	60mm (2.4") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Sisorid catfishes of the genus Glyptothorax Blyth are benthic inhabitants of torrential waters of rivers and streams in montane and submontane parts of tropical Asia. The members of the genus are adapted to attach themselves to rocks and boulders against strong currents by means of a thoracic adhesive apparatus comprising grooves and folded pleats of skin parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body. The genus has a wide distribution, ranging from Turkey and Syria in the west, to India and China in the east, and extending further southeastward to Indonesia. With 84 nominal species, Glyptothorax are the most speciose genus of catfishes in Asia (Eschmeyer et al., 1998, Ng, 2005); 67 species were treated as valid by Thomson & Page (2006). A stout-bodied species with a relatively slender caudal peduncle and a fairly uniformly-colored, rusty brown body with a few scattered darker spots. A distinct, thin pale midlateral band is often present.
Sexing	Males have a longer genital papilla.
General Remarks	This is the common lowland species found throughout the Malay Peninsula, and is probably the only species of Glyptothorax inhabiting small, forested streams.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Malay Peninsula, SE Thailand, SW Cambodia. Also occurs in Borneo, although the Bornean populations may belong a distinct species. Malaysia Waters, Peninsular Malaysia Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
pH	6.0 - 7.2
Temperature	21.0-26.0°C or 69.8-78.8°F (Show others within this range)
Other Parameters	Strong current preferred. Good oxygenation necessary.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Will feed on live/frozen food, but does not appear to take prepared foods.
Furniture	A bottom of coarse sand/fine gravel and enough hiding spaces to partially deflect the current and for the fish to hide in. This can either be in the form of driftwood and/or leaf litter.
Compatibility	A peaceful species suitable for a fast water tank. Best kept in a well-oxygenated tank with strong current.
Breeding	Not reported.
Further Information
References	Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila.v. 86 - pp89 - Figs. 31-33
Registered Keepers	None. Add this species to your "my cats" page.
Breeding Reports	None.
More Resources	- Search Planet Catfish for more on Glyptothorax fuscus - BBcode (for use in linking to this page from forum posts) - Look up Glyptothorax fuscus on AquaticRepublic.com - Look up Glyptothorax fuscus on Fishbase, I.T.I.S. or ispecies search. - URL (for use in linking to the species from anywhere on the web)
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Last Update	2005 Nov 19 00:00 (species record created: 2004 Mar 27 00:00)

Cat-eLog Data Sheet

Scientific Name

Glyptothorax fuscus Fowler, 1934

Common Name(s)

None

Type Locality

Chantaboon [Chantabun], se. Thailand.

Pronunciation

Gleep toe thor axe - foo skuss

Etymology

The generic name comes from the Greek glyptos, meaning carved, and thorax, meaning breastplate (or the part of the body covered by it), in reference to the folds of skin comprising the thoracic adhesive apparatus. From the Latin fuscus, meaning brown, in reference to the color.

Species Information

Size

60mm (2.4") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.

Identification

Sisorid catfishes of the genus Glyptothorax Blyth are benthic inhabitants of torrential waters of rivers and streams in montane and submontane parts of tropical Asia. The members of the genus are adapted to attach themselves to rocks and boulders against strong currents by means of a thoracic adhesive apparatus comprising grooves and folded pleats of skin parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body. The genus has a wide distribution, ranging from Turkey and Syria in the west, to India and China in the east, and extending further southeastward to Indonesia. With 84 nominal species, Glyptothorax are the most speciose genus of catfishes in Asia (Eschmeyer et al., 1998, Ng, 2005); 67 species were treated as valid by Thomson & Page (2006).

A stout-bodied species with a relatively slender caudal peduncle and a fairly uniformly-colored, rusty brown body with a few scattered darker spots. A distinct, thin pale midlateral band is often present.

Sexing

Males have a longer genital papilla.

General Remarks

This is the common lowland species found throughout the Malay Peninsula, and is probably the only species of Glyptothorax inhabiting small, forested streams.

Habitat Information

Distribution

Malay Peninsula, SE Thailand, SW Cambodia. Also occurs in Borneo, although the Bornean populations may belong a distinct species.
Malaysia Waters, Peninsular Malaysia Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)

6.0 - 7.2

Temperature

21.0-26.0°C or 69.8-78.8°F (Show others within this range)

Other Parameters

Strong current preferred. Good oxygenation necessary.

Husbandry Information

Feeding

Will feed on live/frozen food, but does not appear to take prepared foods.

Furniture

A bottom of coarse sand/fine gravel and enough hiding spaces to partially deflect the current and for the fish to hide in. This can either be in the form of driftwood and/or leaf litter.

Compatibility

A peaceful species suitable for a fast water tank. Best kept in a well-oxygenated tank with strong current.

Breeding

Not reported.

Further Information

References

Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila.v. 86 - pp89 - Figs. 31-33

Registered Keepers

None.

Add this species to your "my cats" page.

Breeding Reports

None.

More Resources

- Search Planet Catfish for more on Glyptothorax fuscus
Link

- BBcode (for use in linking to this page from forum posts)
Look up AquaticRepublic.com

- Look up Glyptothorax fuscus on AquaticRepublic.com
Look up Fishbase

- Look up Glyptothorax fuscus on Fishbase, I.T.I.S. or ispecies search.
Link

- URL (for use in linking to the species from anywhere on the web)

Hits

3260 hits.

Last Update

2005 Nov 19 00:00 (species record created: 2004 Mar 27 00:00)

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