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Mystus vittatus (Bloch, 1794)
Common Name Asian Striped Catfish
Type Locality Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu, India.
Pronunciation MIST uss - vee TATT uss
Etymology The generic name is probably derived from the Latin mystax, meaning moustache, in reference to the long barbels. It was first used by Scopoli in 1777 making it a very old genus that has included many catfishes from throughout the world at one time or another. From the Latin vittatus, meaning decorated with a ribbon; in reference to the striped pattern of the fish.
Species Information
Size
210mm (8.4") SL
Notes on
ID Easily distinguished by the presence of 4-5 pale blue to brown longitudinal stripes on the body, the presence of the humeral spot, and a moderately long adipose fin.
Sexing Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.
Habitat Information
Distribution Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and probably Myanmar.
Temperature
22 - 28°C
pH
6 - 7.4
"Furniture" The tank should be furnished with ample driftwood and rocks.
Husbandry
Feeding Easily adapts to a wide variety of frozen and prepared food in the aquarium. May eat very small fish.
Compatibility Compatible with most fishes, although very small fishes will be eaten. Ideal tankmates include larger barbs and rasboras in an Asian biotope setup.
This species is not overtly territorial, so more than one can be kept together.
Breeding Not reported.
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