Kerala mystus (Mystus armatus)

Scientific name: Mystus armatus Day, 1865

The Kerala mystus (Mystus armatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Asia, India and probably lower Myanmar. Reported from Bangladesh.

Kerala mystus care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Adults hide under rocks and boulders in swift-flowing clear water hill streams. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Mystus armatus
Family: Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.5
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: India and probably lower Myanmar. Reported from Bangladesh.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec