/siluridae/kryptopterus/palembangensis/1.jpg "Kryptopterus palembangensis(1) Lateral view - Click to enlarge")
/siluridae/kryptopterus/palembangensis/2.jpg "Kryptopterus palembangensis(2) Ventral view - Click to enlarge")
/siluridae/kryptopterus/palembangensis/3.jpg "Kryptopterus palembangensis(3) Dorsal view - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Kryptopterus palembangensis (Bleeker , 1852) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Synonym(s) | Kryptopterichthys palembangensis, Silurus palembangensis |
| 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 | 170mm (6.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Southeastern Asia Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Sumatra Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Bleeker [P.] 1852:584 [Natuurkundig Tijdschrift voor Nederlandsch Indië v. 3. |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Feb 21 02:56 (species record created: 2011 Jan 30 11:16) |
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