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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Akysis variegatus (Bleeker, 1846) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Jakarta [Batavia], Java, Indonesia. |
| Synonym(s) | Pimelodus variegatus |
| Pronunciation | ack EYE siss |
| Etymology | From the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 43mm (1.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: northern Borneo and Mekong basin. Mekong  (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters, Western Borneo Waters, North Western Borneo Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters, East Borneo Waters, North Eastern Borneo Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Natuur-en Geneeskundig Archif voor Neerlandsch Indië v. 3 (no. 2); |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jul 16 17:14 (species record created: 2008 Jul 12 01:52) |
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