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Kryptopterus

Fish
Kryptopterus is a genus of catfishes belonging to the family Siluridae. They are found in freshwater throughout Southeast Asia. The scientific name comes from Ancient Greek kryptós + ptéryx. It refers to the reduced or even entirely absent dorsal... Wikipedia
Higher classification: Siluridae
Scientific name: Kryptopterus
Genus: Kryptopterus; Bleeker, 1857
Lower classifications
Kryptopterus is a genus of catfishes belonging to the family Siluridae. They are found in freshwater throughout Southeast Asia. The scientific name comes ...
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a small species of translucent-bodied, social glass catfish in the family Siluridae. It is commonly seen in captivity and in the freshwater aquarium trade.
Temperament / Behavior : Peaceful, Timid. It should be kept in a school of at least 6. Will not bother tank mates and should be kept with other peaceful fish.
Kryptopterus is a genus of catfishes belonging to the family Siluridae. They are found in freshwater throughout Southeast Asia. The scientific name comes ...
Inhabits large rivers with turbid waters (Ref. 27732). Reported to prefer fast flowing water and usually occurs along the shores (Ref.
Asia: Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra and Borneo. Reports of this species from Mekong, Mae Khlong, Bang Pakong and Chao Phraya River drainages in mainland ...
Kryptopterus vitreolus, known in the aquarium trade traditionally as the glass catfish and also as the ghost catfish or phantom catfish, is a small species ...
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It is a diurnal, shy, transparent fish that dwells in midwater and is an obligate schooler. A heavily planted tank with some open space will bring out the best ...
Found in mainsheams and peat adjacent areas. Important food fish in northeast and central Thailand, sometimes seen in aquarium trade (Ref.