Ghost Catfish (Kryptopterus minor)

Scientific name: Kryptopterus minor Roberts, 1989

Ghost Catfish (Kryptopterus minor)

The Ghost Catfish (Kryptopterus minor) is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae that grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 23.9–26.7°C (75–80°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.0. Native range: Asia, Western Borneo.

Ghost Catfish care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
23.9–26.7°C (75–80°F)
pH
6.5–7.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts live foods, bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Species facts

Scientific name
Kryptopterus minor
Family
Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.8
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: western Borneo.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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