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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Akysis pictus Günther, 1883 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Tenasserim, Myanmar. |
| Pronunciation | ack EYE siss |
| Etymology | From the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 45mm (1.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Ng, H. H., 1999. The Akysis of Myanmar: a review (Teleostei: Akysidae): Posterior edge of pectoral spine without serrations. Body with a single dark yellow patch (actually 2 smaller coalescent patches) covering the dorsum from the origin of the adipose fin to the end of the caudal peduncle. Head length 24.4-24.5% SL; length of adipose fin base 22-23.6% SL; interorbital distance 34-39% HL; eye diameter 8-10% HL; length of nasal barbel 54-57% HL. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Myanmar Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Furniture | Rocks or driftwood to partially deflect the current and for the fish to hide in. Some vegetation or leaf litter also ideal. |
| Compatibility | Ideal tankmates include balitorine loaches such as Homaloptera, fast-swimming cyprinids such as Danio or Barilius, and smaller mastacembelids. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 5)v. 11 (no. 62) - pp138 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Jan 24 05:41 (species record created: 2005 Apr 25 00:00) |
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