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Kryptopterus vitreolus is a small, transparent-bodied, freshwater-dwelling catfish with two long sensory barbels. Standard lengths for mature fish may range up to 8 cm (3.1 in), but usually only reach around 6.5 cm (2.6 in) in total length. [2] Their bodies are transparent because, like all catfish, they lack scales.
Kryptopterus swimming in captivity. Kryptopterus is a genus of catfishes belonging to the family Siluridae.They are found in freshwater throughout Southeast Asia.The scientific name comes from Ancient Greek kryptós (κρυπτός, "hidden") + ptéryx (πτέρυξ, "fin").
Kryptopterus bicirrhis, often called the glass catfish, is an Asian glass catfish species of the genus Kryptopterus. Until 1989, the concept of K. bicirrhis included its smaller relative Kryptopterus vitreolus ("ghost catfish"; often confused with K. minor ).
Trachycorystes trachycorystes, the black catfish, is a species of driftwood catfish found in Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. It is also sold in the aquarium trade. It ...
Bodies of the males are yellowish brown, with white spots above and bluish orange spots/bands on the flanks. Found near coral and rocky reefs. Omnivorous 25 cm. Aquarium fish Spot-fin porcupinefish (Bouletangue) Pale green to olive brown covered with black spots; shades of white below. Takes the shape of a ball covered with spines when inflated.
Hemibagrus wyckii are black with a few white markings on the caudal and dorsal fins, and the eyes are sky blue. [4] They reach about 71 centimetres (28 in) SL. [2] The head is extremely depressed and broad. The caudal fin is dark grey. The dorsal fin spine has 10–12 serrations on the posterior edge. [3]
The religious art made from the skulls of saltwater catfish, which resemble crucifixes, came from a girl and her father exploring Mississippi's coast.
The body color is greyish on the top, white on the underside. The body is covered with round black spots. [5] The maximum total length of the species is 38.5 centimetres (15.2 in). [2] The maximum published weight is 315 grams (11.1 oz). [2] Generally, females in the genus Synodontis tend to be slightly larger than males of the same age. [6]