Mystus leucophasis

Scientific name: Mystus leucophasis Blyth, 1860

Mystus leucophasis

Mystus leucophasis is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae that grows to about 12.5 cm (4.9 in). It is difficult to keep and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 23–27°C (73–81°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Native range: Asia; Myanmar ,Sitang.

Mystus leucophasis care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Adult size
12.5 cm (4.9 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)
pH
6.0–7.0
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts bloodworms.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mystus leucophasis
Family
Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.5
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

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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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