


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Leiocassis poecilopterus (Valenciennes, 1840) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Hebak R., Java, Indonesia. |
| Pronunciation | Lee eye oh KAH siss |
| Etymology | Leiocassis: From the Greek leios (smooth) and cassis (helmet); in reference to the covering of skin and muscle on the head of the fish. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 170mm (6.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Thailand Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Malaysia Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Indonesia Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| References | Hist. Nat. Poiss. v. 14 431 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Silurus, (2) scotty105. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2005 Dec 10 00:00 (species record created: 2005 Dec 10 00:00) |
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