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Scientific Name | Nanobagrus stellatus Tan & Ng, 2000 |
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Type Locality | Sungai Alai (from aquarium collectors), Jambi Province, Sumatra. |
Pronunciation | Nah no BAG russ - stell ah tuss |
Etymology | From the Latin, nanus, meaning dwarf and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. |
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Size | 34mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Identification | The bagrid catfish genus Nanobagrus is found throughout Sundaic Southeast Asia. Members of the genus are diagnosed from other bagrid catfishes by their miniature adult size (maximum size under ca 45 mm SL); reduced supraoccipital process; reduced anterior nuchal-plate element; and posterior cranial fontanel large and prominent.Its members typically inhabit small, forested streams with a moderate current. Body brown with three rows of cream-coloured spots located above, along and below lateral line. |
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Distribution | Asia: Sumatra, Indonesia. Pacific, Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Sumatra Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019. |
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Breeding | Unreported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
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Reference | Journal of Natural History v. 34 (no. 2), pp 278, Fig. 5a. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2019 Oct 05 03:31 (species record created: 2004 Oct 12 00:00) |