Day's mystus (Mystus bleekeri)

Scientific name: Mystus bleekeri Day, 1877

The Day's mystus (Mystus bleekeri) is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–26°C (64–79°F). Native range: Asia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Indonesia. Also Bhutan.

Day's mystus care at a glance

Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)

Biology

Found in lakes, tanks, rivers, canals and beels. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family. Caught with other fishes from fishing operations.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Mystus bleekeri
Family: Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 30 demersal; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Indonesia. Also Bhutan.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec