Glyptothorax platypogon 7-8cm
Glyptothorax platypogon 7-8cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Glyptothorax platypogon 7-8cm
Description
Description
Glyptothorax platypogon is a small species of catfish belonging to the family Sisoridae, commonly found in fast-flowing freshwater streams in Indonesia, particularly in Java.
Key Characteristics:
- Family: Sisoridae (sisorid catfishes)
- Order: Siluriformes
- Size: Up to 10 cm total length
- Habitat: Prefers benthopelagic zones in tropical streams with gravel and rocky substrates
- Temperature Range: 18–22°C
- pH Range: 6.0–7.0
Distinctive Features:
- Adhesive Apparatus: Located on the thorax, helps the fish cling to rocks in fast currents
- Body Shape: Elongated with an oval cross-section
- Coloration: Typically lacks prominent dark longitudinal stripes on the caudal fin
- Mouth: Premaxillary toothband is half-exposed when closed
- Fins: Dorsal fin has a concave margin; pectoral-fin spine is relatively short
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryCatfish
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Species TypeDusky Cory
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size20 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferenceDriftwood, Rocky Tanks, Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks, Sandy Tanks
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Shoaling, Bottom-Dwelling
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