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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Heteropneustes kemratensis (Fowler, 1937) |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Kemrat [Kemarat], Thailand. |
| Synonym(s) | Clarisilurus kemratensis |
| Etymology | Heteropneustes: From the Greek heteros, meaning other and pneo, meaning to breathe; in reference to the ability of the fish to utilize atmospheric oxygen. This species is named after its type locality. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 270mm or 10.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Heteropneustes kemratensis can be differentiated from H.fossilis by having more anal rays. |
| Sexing | In dorsal or ventral view especially, females are much broader in the body than males of equal age and rearing practices. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Tapi basins. Mekong (click on these areas to find other species found there) Thailand Waters, Chao Praya (click on these areas to find other species found there) Thailand Waters, Tapi (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 89, pp 133, Figs. 5-7. |
| Registered Keepers | There is but a single registered keeper, view all "my cats" data. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.187.62.4226 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 12:35 (species record created: 2012 Mar 20 06:06) |