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| Scientific Name | Hemibagrus macropterus Bleeker, 1870 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Yangtze R., China. |
| Synonym(s) | Mystus macropterus |
| Pronunciation | HEM ee BAG russ - mak rop ter uss |
| Etymology | From the Greek hemi- meaning half and bagrus, the catfish genus. The specific epithet comes from the Greek makros, meaning long and pteron, meaning fin; in reference to the long adipose fin. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm (15.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Single-chambered swim bladder, the adipose fin partially confluent with the principal rays of the caudal fin, and a dark brown body with few very small black spots or no spots. |
| Sexing | Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Yangtze River (Changjiang) southwards to the Pearl River (Zhujiang), China China Waters, Yangtze (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.4 - 7.6 |
| Temperature | 18.0-24.0°C or 64.4-75.2°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Requires fairly well-oxygenated, cool water. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Will eat a wide variety of live, frozen and prepared foods. Meaty foods are particularly relished, as are smaller fishes. |
| Furniture | Inhabits clear, swiftly flowing rivers with rocky bottoms; hides among submerged logs or rocks, so provide enough driftwood and rocks for cover. |
| Compatibility | Best kept alone, as it will kill anything it cannot eat. |
| Breeding | Not reported in the aquarium. In the wild, breeding takes place in June?July, and 1300?2000 eggs of up to 1.2 mm are laid. The larvae are fully developed in about 20 days. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Versl. Akad. Amsterdam (Ser. 2)v. 4 - pp257 - Pl. (bottom fig.) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Nov 16 00:00 (species record created: 2004 Oct 27 00:00) |
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