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| Scientific Name | Tachysurus taiwanensis (Oshima, 1919) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Tozen R. near Taichu, Taiwan. |
| Synonym(s) | Pseudobagrus brevianakis taiwanensis, Pseudobagrus taiwanensis |
| Pronunciation | tai one nan seess |
| Etymology | Named after the island of Taiwan, where this species is endemic. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 120mm (4.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Distinguished by adipose fin shorter than anal-fin with 15 rays), emarginate caudal fin, and smooth anterior edge of pectoral spine. |
| Sexing | Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin. |
| General Remarks | Found in hillstreams with moderate to swift current and a predominantly rocky bottom. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Taiwan. Taiwan Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.4 - 7.6 |
| Temperature | 16.0-23.0°C or 60.8-73.4°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Carnegie Mus.v. 12 (nos. 2-4) - pp180 - Pl. 48 (fig. 1) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Mar 01 05:27 (species record created: 2001 May 03 00:00) |
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