"White-tailed catfish"

Post by **Dinyar** » 08 Jan 2007, 22:29

I see the following item on an import list:

CATFISH WHITE TAILED 7"-8", Bagrichthys hypselopterus

Could this really be Bagrichthys hypselopterus, or a Hemibagrus sp. masquerading as Bagrichthys? And if the former, does anyone have experiencce with long-term care of this fish?

Post by **Silurus** » 08 Jan 2007, 22:36

Or they could well be B. macracanthus (or any other congener except B. hypselopterus. There is no evidence that B. hypselopterus have white tails, though.

Post by **Dinyar** » 08 Jan 2007, 22:45

Why, does <i>B macracanthus</i> have a white tail? I thought it was kinda transparent?

Post by **Silurus** » 08 Jan 2007, 22:56

Under certain lighting conditions, the caudal fin will appear very contrasting (i.e. white) against the body.

Post by **Dinyar** » 08 Jan 2007, 23:05

Thanks HH for your input on this and the "Hara golokensis" ID. Too busy for now to buy new fish, but maybe in the next few months...