Ghost Catfish ***

Fish Species

Ghost Catfish

Ghost Catfish - Description

The Ghost Catfish is transparent apart from its head, internal organs and bones. It originates from South East Asia and is a peaceful community fish.

In Cambodia, the Ghost Catfish is used by the Khmer people as an ingredient in a pickle type condiment called 'Prahok'.

Popular Name: Ghost Catfish
Species: Kryptopterus bicirrhis

Profile of the Ghost Catfish

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Ghost Catfish species.

Size: Up to 15cm
Fish Tank conditions: PH 6.1-6.7 Temp 21-26 Degrees
Diet / Feeding: Daphnia or Flaked food
Temperament: Peaceful Community Fish
Habitat: Rivers and Streams
Behaviour: Ideally should be kept in large groups
Range: Borneo, Indonesia

Scientific Classification of the Ghost Catfish

Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

Species: Kryptopterus bicirrhis
Popular Name: Ghost Catfish
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family:Siluridae

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Facts about Fish Species - Ghost Catfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

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