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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Breitensteinia insignis |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Borneo: Muarateweh |
| Pronunciation | Brai tern stai neeya - in sig niss |
| Etymology | Breitensteinia: Named after H Breitenstein, who first collected the fish. From the Latin insignis, meaning a mark or sign, in reference to the blotchy pattern on the body and fins. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 220mm (8.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The unevenly-spotted paired fins and the slightly smaller eye distinguishes this species from B. cessator. |
| Sexing | Male Breitensteinia possess a short genital papilla immediately behind the anus. The pelvic fins of the female are also more closely set. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Barito River drainage in southern Borneo. Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters, Barito (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Best kept in a well-oxygenated tank, preferably with a slight current. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Readily feeds on most foods, but live or frozen food is strongly preferred. |
| Furniture | Plenty of driftwood for the fish to hide in. A substrate of fine sand is ideal. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Ideal tankmates include mid-sized cyprinids (e.g. larger Puntius, Labiobarbus) and Asian catfishes (e.g. Ompok). |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Nov 27 09:37 (species record created: 2006 Nov 21 03:44) |
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