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| Scientific Name | Ancharius griseus Ng, HH & JS Sparks, 2005 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Pronunciation | an CHAR ee uss - griz ay uss |
| Etymology | From the Greek prefix anchi-, meaning near, and arius, a genus of marine catfishes, after its similarity to Arius. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 244mm (9.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Madagascar African Waters  , Madagascar waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ng, H.H. and J.S. Sparks, 2005. Revision of the endemic Malagasy catfish family Anchariidae (Teleostei: Siluriformes), with descriptions of a new genus and three new species.. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwaters 16(4): 303-323. |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Aug 22 09:18 (species record created: 2005 Nov 15 00:00) |
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