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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Rama chandramara (Hamilton, 1822) |
| Common Name(s) | Gold Shadow Catfish, Hovering Catfish, Hummingbird Catfish |
| Type Locality | Atreyi [Atrai] R., North Bengal, India. |
| Synonym(s) | Chandramara chandramara, Leiocassis rama, Pimelodus chandramara, Pimelodus rama, Rama rama |
| Pronunciation | RAM ah - chan drah mah rah |
| Etymology | The generic name probably comes from the local name of the fish. The specific name probably also comes from the local name of the fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 50mm (2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Easily distinguished by its large head, short barbels, and translucent yellowish body. |
| Sexing | Males are more slender and have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anus. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Ganges River drainage in India and Bangladesh. Indian waters, Padma, Ganges (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Current, if provided, should not be too strong. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Shows a marked preference for live or frozen food. |
| Furniture | Provide ample driftwood and vegetation, as this species likes to hide in the shade. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful, somewhat delicate fish that should be kept in small groups of 3-4 individuals. Tankmates should not be too boisterous, and may include Colisa and smaller Rasbora species. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Fishes Ganges - pp162, 375 |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Apr 29 00:00 (species record created: 2001 Apr 13 00:00) |
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