Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellow glass catfish (Hyalobagrus flavus) is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The yellow glass catfish is a very small bagrid catfish (Bagridae) from blackwater peat swamps and forest streams of Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent, yellowish body with barbels and small fin spines. As a shy, schooling bottom-dweller it shelters by day among leaf litter and plants and snaps at tiny crustaceans and larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellow glass catfish?
The Yellow glass catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Yellow glass catfish live?
The Yellow glass catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Indonesia
How big does the Yellow glass catfish get?
The Yellow glass catfish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Yellow glass catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellow glass catfish 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.
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Same genus Hyalobagrus
More from the family Bagridae
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