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Black lancer catfish

Bagrichthys macracanthus

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Scientific name
Bagrichthys macracanthus
Family
Bagridae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Bagridae
Order
Siluriformes
Synonyms
Bagroides macracanthus

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Water

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
5.5–7
General hardness (GH)
1–15 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
23 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
243 L
Minimum tank (length)
120 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
Solitary
Swimming level
Bottom

Care

Care difficulty
Easy

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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