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Scientific Name | Nanobagrus nebulosus Ng & Tan, 1999 |
Common Name | |
Type Locality | Sungai Kahang and tributary about 44.4 kilometers from Mersing turnoff to Kluang just before side road to Endau Rompin Taman Negara, kilometer 96 from Mersing to Batu Pahat (2°3.93'N, 103°31.58'E), Johor, Malaysia. |
Pronunciation | Nah no BAG russ |
Etymology | From the Latin, nanus, meaning dwarf and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. |
Species Information | |
Size | 35mm or 1.4" 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. Large eyes (diameter of 14.1%-15.1% HL). Pectoral spine with 16 serrations on the posterior edge and 35 vertebrae. Body brown with 3 rows of cream-colored spots located (on both sides) above, along and below the lateral line. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: Malaysia. Pacific, Malaysia Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Data Deficient , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding | Unreported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Zoological Studies v. 38 (no. 3), pp 357, Fig. 3a, 4a. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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LFS label creator ARN ref:1.8.261.424 | |
Last Update | 2019 Sep 18 14:13 (species record created: 2006 Nov 25 12:26) |