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 Scientific Name  Rama chandramara  (Hamilton, 1822) - add this species to your "My Cats" page.
 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.
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 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.
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 Distribution  Ganges River drainage in India and Bangladesh. 
Indian waters, Ganges (click on these areas to find other species found there)
 pH  6.0 - 7.0
 Temperature  20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others)
 Other Parameters  Current, if provided, should not be too strong.
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 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.
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 References  Fishes Ganges - pp162, 375
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 Last Update  2004-04-29 00:00:00 (species record created: 2001-04-13 00:00:00)
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