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Scientific Name | Rama rama (Hamilton, 1822) |
Common Names | Gold Shadow Catfish Hovering Catfish, Hummingbird Catfish |
Type Locality | Brahmaputra River, India. |
Synonym(s) | Chandramara chandramara, Leiocassis rama, Pimelodus chandramara, Pimelodus rama, Rama buchanani, Rama chandramara |
Pronunciation | RAM ah - chan drah mah rah |
Etymology | The generic name probably comes from the local name of the fish. The specific name probably also comes from the local name of the fish. |
Species Information | |
Size | 50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Identification | Easily distinguished by its large head, short barbels, and translucent yellowish body. |
Sexing | Males are more slender and have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anus. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: Brahmaputra River basin in India. Indian waters, North Eastern India Waters, Padma, Ganges (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show species within this range) |
Other Parameters | Current, if provided, should not be too strong. |
Husbandry Information | |
Feeding | Shows a marked preference for live or frozen food. User data. |
Furniture | Provide ample driftwood and vegetation, as this species likes to hide in the shade. |
Compatibility | Peaceful, somewhat delicate fish that should be kept in small groups of 3-4 individuals. Tankmates should not be too boisterous, and may include Colisa and smaller Rasbora species. |
Breeding | Not reported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges, pp 176, 377, Pl. 3 (fig. 55). |
Registered Keepers | There are 11 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 10 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2020 Sep 19 05:36 (species record created: 2001 Apr 13 00:00) |