Striped glass catfish (Kryptopterus macrocephalus)

Scientific name: Kryptopterus macrocephalus Bleeker, 1858

Striped glass catfish (Kryptopterus macrocephalus)

The Striped glass catfish (Kryptopterus macrocephalus) is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae that grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 21–26°C (70–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.4. Native range: Asia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.

Striped glass catfish care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
10 cm (3.9 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
21–26°C (70–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.4
Hardness
10–20 dGH (178–357 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts live foods, bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Biology

Restricted to peat habitats. Occurs in shady spots in running waters. Omnivorous, although larger individuals may prey on smaller fishes. Uncommon in aquarium trade.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Kryptopterus macrocephalus
Family
Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.7
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.4; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; 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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