/bagridae/pseudomystus/heokhuii/1.jpg "Pseudomystus heokhuii(1) Lateral view of preserved specimen - Click to enlarge")
/bagridae/pseudomystus/heokhuii/2.jpg "Pseudomystus heokhuii(2) Dorsal view of preserved specimen - Click to enlarge")
/bagridae/pseudomystus/heokhuii/3.jpg "Pseudomystus heokhuii(3) Ventral view of preserved specimen - Click to enlarge")
/bagridae/pseudomystus/heokhuii/4.jpg "Pseudomystus heokhuii(4) Habitat - Click to enlarge")
/bagridae/pseudomystus/heokhuii/5.jpg "Pseudomystus heokhuii(5) Dorsal view - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Pseudomystus heokhuii Lim & Ng, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | Mottled Bumblebee Catfish |
| Pronunciation | SUE doh MIST uss |
| Etymology | From the Greek pseudos, meaning lie, and mystus, a genus of bagrid catfishes. In reference to the overall similarity of the two genera. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 52mm (2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Distinguished by its somewhat mottled coloration and the presence of small pale spots on the head. Previously misidentified as P. leiacanthus, this until recently undescribed species has been in the aquarium trade for at least a decade. |
| Sexing | Males are more slender and possess an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Sumatra. Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Sumatra Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Temperature | 22.0-27.0°C or 71.6-80.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Prefers blackwater. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Readily feeds on live/frozen foods and other prepared foods such as pellets. |
| Furniture | The substrate should be underlain with at least 1/2" of peat. Provide plenty of driftwood as hiding places. |
| Compatibility | A peaceful, sociable species that is compatible with most fish. Keep in groups of at least three, if possible. Ideal tankmates include pearl (Trichogaster leerii) and chocolate (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides) gouramies, clown rasboras (Rasbora kalochroma), two spot catfish (Mystus bimaculatus), bar-bellied spiny eels (Macrognathus circumcinctus) and other Asian blackwater fish in a biotope tank. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) The.Dark.One, (2) Shovelnose. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jun 21 03:18 (species record created: 2002 Jun 13 00:00) |
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