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Kryptopterus macrocephalus (Bleeker, 1858) Striped glass catfish |
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| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.40000009536743; dH range: 10 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. | |||
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| Biology: | Restricted to peat habitats (Ref. 57235). Occurs in shady spots in running waters. Omnivorous, although larger individuals may prey on smaller fishes (Ref. 6868). Uncommon in aquarium trade (Ref. 57235). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 November 2019 (A3c) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||