Cat-eLog Right Clariidae Right The genus Encheloclarias

Down Summary of encheloclarias
Pronounced en che low klar ee ass.
Etymology Greek, enchelys, = eel + see under Clarias
Identification Catfishes of the genus Encheloclarias are restricted to the blackwater habitats of Sundaic Southeast Asia. They are the most poorly-known of Asian clariid catfishes and are easily distinguished from Asian Clarias by the presence of a moderately long adipose fin that is not supported by extensions of the neural spines.
Sexing In ventral view especially, females are much broader in the body than males of equal age and rearing practices.
Size Smallest 57mm, largest 169mm, average 99mm, most commonly 82mm. All SL.
Species There are 6 "species" in the database
Keepers 1 species (16%) are being kept by registered keepers
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Encheloclarias curtisomaEncheloclarias curtisoma
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