Mystus bimaculatus

The Mystus bimaculatus lives in the demersal, freshwater environment.

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Mystus bimaculatus is sometimes thought of as being a member of the family Pimelodidae from South America, which clearly it is not due to the fact that this fish has nasal barbels, which is something that pimelodids lack, also coupled with the fact that More

The body of Mystus bimaculatus is generally described as being torpedo, cigar shaped or moderately elongated. The nostrils are described as being well separated. More

Mystus bimaculatus is an unfussy feeder and will accept most small live, frozen and dried foods. Feed a varied diet to keep the fish in good health and displaying their best colours. More

Common names

Schulterfleck-Stachelwels in German (Deutsch)

Order : Siluriformes
Family : Bagridae
Genus : Mystus
Species : Mystus bimaculatus
Authority : Volz, 1904