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| Scientific Name | Pterocryptis furnessi (Fowler, 1905) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Baram R., Sarawak state, Borneo, East Malaysia. |
| Synonym(s) | Apodoglanis furnessi, Silurus furnessi |
| Pronunciation | Terr oh krip tiss |
| Etymology | The generic name comes from the Greek pteron, meaning fin, and kryptos, meaning hidden; in reference to the small dorsal fin. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 150mm (5.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Borneo. Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Borneo Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila. v. 57 463 Fig. 2 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2007 Jan 16 06:11 (species record created: 2006 Dec 27 09:15) |
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