Striped dwarf catfish (Mystus vittatus)

Scientific name: Mystus vittatus Bloch, 1794

The Striped dwarf catfish (Mystus vittatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F).

Striped dwarf catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Adults inhabit standing and flowing waters. Usually found among marginal vegetation in lakes and swamps with a mud substrate. Feed on plants, shrimps, insects, mollusks and fish. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Mystus vittatus
Family: Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 21.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and probably Myanmar. Reported from Malaysia, Laos, Bhutan, Viet Nam and Cambodia. May have been confused with other Mystus.
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