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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Kryptopterus limpok (Bleeker, 1852) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Synonym(s) | Silurus limpok |
| Pronunciation | Kreep top ter russ |
| Etymology | Kryptopterus: From the Greek kryptos, meaning hidden and pteryx, meaning fin; in reference to the reduced or absent dorsal fin of this group of fishes. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 260mm (10.2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Thailand to 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 | Natuurkundig Tijdschrift voor Nederlands Indië v. 3, p 583 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Hits | 2244 hits. |
| Last Update | 2008 Jun 05 00:43 (species record created: 2008 Jun 04 08:14) |
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