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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Sperata acicularis Ferraris & Runge, 1999 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | South Oak-ka-lar-pa market (e. Yangon), Yangon Division, Myanmar. |
| Pronunciation | ss per AT ah |
| Etymology | The genus is named after MA Sperat. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Myanmar. Myanmar Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences v. 51 (no. 10) |
| Registered Keepers | (1) amiidae, (2) Redtailrob, who also notes: "Cannot keep two together once they obtain over 12" as they become too territorial. Very aggresive fish that requires a large water space & probably only suited to huge aquaria /ponds etc.", (3) Djthomas. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jul 11 04:51 (species record created: 2008 Jul 06 10:42) |
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