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The Dusky sheatfish (Silurichthys phaiosoma) is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Dusky sheatfish is a sheatfish (Siluridae) from slow-flowing, shaded fresh water of Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a slender, scaleless, brown-marbled body with a long anal fin, a small or absent dorsal fin and two pairs of barbels. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters by day among leaf litter and roots and snaps at insect larvae, small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dusky sheatfish?
The Dusky sheatfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Dusky sheatfish live?
The Dusky sheatfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Brunei Darsm, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
How big does the Dusky sheatfish get?
The Dusky sheatfish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Dusky sheatfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Dusky sheatfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Dusky sheatfish edible?
The Dusky sheatfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Silurichthys
More from the family Siluridae
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