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| Scientific Name | Leiocassis micropogon (Bleeker, 1852) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Tjirutjup R., Blitong, Indonesia. |
| Synonym(s) | Bagrus micropogon |
| Pronunciation | Lee eye oh KAH siss - mike row poe gone |
| Etymology | Leiocassis: From the Greek leios (smooth) and cassis (helmet); in reference to the covering of skin and muscle on the head of the fish. The specific epithet comes from the Greek mikros, meaning small, and pogon, meaning beard. In reference to the short and very fine barbels of the fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 185mm (7.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Can be distinguished by its slender body and the occipital process not in contact with the nuchal plate. |
| Sexing | Males have an elongate genital papilla that is easily noticeable. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Known throughout Sundaic Southeast Asia. Greater Sunda Island Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.4 |
| Temperature | 20.0-26.0°C or 68-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Strong current/good oxygenation preferred. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Will take most foods readily. although it shows a preference for live/frozen food. |
| Furniture | Inhabits clear, swiftly flowing forested streams with sandy or rocky bottoms; hides under submerged logs or rocks with some leaf litter in the swifter parts of the stream. Provide enough driftwood for cover. |
| Compatibility | Suitable for a community tank. Conspecifics are territorial, so ensure that there are enough hiding places. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Natuurkd. Tijdschr. Neder. Indiëv. 3 - pp94 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Nov 23 00:00 (species record created: 2004 Oct 27 00:00) |
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