Mystus bimaculatus explained

Mystus bimaculatus is a species of catfish from the genus Mystus.

Appearance

Mystus bimaculatus has overall red-brown body and two dark markings on the shoulder and caudal peduncle.^[1]

Distribution

These fish can be found in Indonesia,^[2] more specifically on Java^[3] and the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Conservation status

This fish is classified as a near threatened species.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mystus bimaculatus • Bagridae • Cat-eLog - PlanetCatfish.
2. Web site: Conservation and economic status fishes in the Krueng Sabee River, Aceh Jaya District, Aceh Province, Indonesia.
3. Web site: The Catfishes of Asia Series, Part 3 • Family Bagridae (contd.) - Geography.