The Hasselt's sheatfish (Silurichthys hasseltii) is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Hasselt's 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 Hasselt's sheatfish?
The Hasselt's sheatfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Hasselt's sheatfish live?
The Hasselt's sheatfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Hasselt's sheatfish get?
The Hasselt's sheatfish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Hasselt's sheatfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Hasselt's sheatfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Hasselt's sheatfish edible?
The Hasselt's sheatfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Silurichthys
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