Scientific Name
Pseudomystus leiacanthus

Common Name
Dwarf bumblebee catfish

Biology
Has been found only in peat swamps with very acidic (pH 3.5-4.5) and tannin-stained water (Ref. 40801). Occurs in well shaded forest streams with fast-flowing water and dense growth of submerged vegetation (Ref. 85309). A gregarious species which feeds on small aquatic invertebrates (Ref. 85309).

Classification

Classified By

Weber & de Beaufort, 1912

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Catfish (Siluriformes)

Family

Bagrid catfishes (Bagridae)

Distribution

Region

Asia

Distribution

Asia: Malay Peninsula to Borneo.

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; ; pH range: 3.5 - 4.5 demersal

Trophic Level

3.16 s.e. 0.40 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

6.2 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Aquarium: potential

Vulnerability

Low vulnerability (13 of 100)

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated