Indawgyi Stream Catfish (Akysis prashadi)
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Indawgyi Stream Catfish
Indawgyi Stream Catfish
Akysis prashadi
38 Litres (10 US G.)
5.1-6.1cm (2-2.4 ")
Freshwater
6.4 - 7.2
15.6-21.7°C (60 -71 °F)
6-10 °d
2:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Akysidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Indawgyi Stream Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Akysis variegatus variegatus
Origin
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Sexing
Tank compatibility
- Very small fish (such as fry) will be eaten.
Diet
- Will most likely not take prepared food but should take any frozen or live food.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
- Likes to burrow into the sand with only their barbels sticking out.
Identification
- Often confused with Akysis hendricksoni, but A. prashadi has a narrower head, narrower set eyes, and smaller body. Colour is brownish tan with small brown spots on head. Larger dark brown or blackish spots are found on the main body.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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