Kryptopterus macrocephalus (Bleeker, 1858)
Striped glass catfish
Lais
Kryptopterus macrocephalus
photo by JJPhoto

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.
Diagnosis:   
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
Country info:  Known from Sumatra and Borneo (Ref. 7050).


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