Poor Mans Glass Catfish - Kryptopterus Macrocephalus

The scientific name for the striped glass catfish, Kryptopterus macrocephalus, is indeed Kryptopterus macrocephalus. This name refers to the species of sheatfish that is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo in Southeast Asia and is known for its translucent body and dark stripes.

Species – Kryptopterus Macrocephalus
Common Name – Poor Mans Glass Catfish, Striped Glass Catfish
Origin – Asia: central Thailand
Grows to approximately 10cm

Fun Facts

• Species – Kryptopterus Macrocephalus
• Common Name – Poor Mans Glass Catfish, Striped Glass Catfish
• Origin – Asia: central Thailand
• Diet – Omnivore
• PH Range – 4.0 – 7.0
• Temperature – Tropical 20-26°c
• Breed Type – Egg Scatterer
• Current Size – approximately 6cm (Grows to approximately 10cm)
• Max Size – 10cm
• Sex – Un-sexed