Striped Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus macrocephalus
Also known as: Asian Catfish, East Indies Glass Catfish, False Glass Catfish, Glass Cat, Mottled Glass Catfish, Poor Man's Glass Catfish, Tawny Glass Catfish
- Asian Catfish
- East Indies Glass Catfish
- False Glass Catfish
- Glass Cat
- Mottled Glass Catfish
- Poor Man's Glass Catfish
- Tawny Glass Catfish
Overview
Found in schools, over shaded areas, of peat swamp forests, and blackwater rivers, streams, and swamps, with lots of debris cover.
Widespread Asia
Siluridae can often be found in the aquarium trade. The family also includes one of the largest freshwater fish.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
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Found in schools, over shaded areas, of peat swamp forests, and blackwater rivers, streams, and swamps, with lots of debris cover.
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