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There are several types of glass catfish, all of which are a type of transparent fish species. The most common glass catfish in the aquarium trade is the Kryptopterus vitreolus.

Misidentified For 80 Years
For about 80 years, this species was misidentified as the Kryptopterus bicirrhis. K. bicirrhis is a type of glass catfish, but they are far more aggressive than K. vitreolus. They are also rare in the aquarium trade.
Researchers Heok Hee Ng and Maurice Kottelat distinguish K. vitreolus from K. bichirrhis by its physical characteristics.
They say that K. vitreolus has a combination of, a "transparent body in life, maxillary barbels reaching beyond the base of the first anal-fin, dorsal profile with a pronounced nuchal concavity, snout length 29-35% head length (HL), eye diameter 28-34% HL, slender body (depth at anus 16-20% standard length (SL)) and caudal peduncle (depth 4-7% SL), 14-18 rakers on the first gill arch, and 48-55 anal-fin rays."

What Do Glass Catfish Look Like?
Their bodies are long and slim with transparent skin that allows you to see the bones and organs. Their scientific name translates to "hidden fin". Their tail fin is so transparent that it's almost impossible to see.
Down the center of the body is the central spinal column. All along the spinal column are vertical ribs. At the end of the body is their small, near-invisible tail. The upper part of their back is slightly raised to accommodate their dorsal fin. Their ventral fin sits on the underside of their body. Both of these fins are also transparent.
Their head and upper body are their most striking features. Just behind the head is where you'll see the dark organs within their clear body.

Their Bodies Offer Protection
Two barbels protrude from the front of their face - typical for the catfish species. Barbels are sensory organs that allow the catfish to sense what is around them. They are native to rivers and streams where the visibility is low. Glass catfish aren't as adept at navigating murky waters as other catfish species. So, barbels are essential to their survival.
Their invisible body acts as protection against predators - they can't eat what they can't see. A transparent body allows glass catfish to blend in with nearly any background. Still, they prefer to hide among plants.
If they receive proper care, glass catfish will live for about 8 years or more.

  • Common Names: Glass catfish, ghost catfish, phantom catfish
  • Scientific Name: Kryptopterus vitreolus
  • Origin: Southeast Asia - Thailand
  • Glass Catfish Size (Length): 4-6 in (10.2-15.2 cm)
  • Aquarium Size: 30+ gallons
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Ease of Care: Moderate


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798363174230
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 34
  • Spine Width: 2 mm
  • Weight: 63 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8363174238
  • Publisher Date: 11 Nov 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Care guide
  • Width: 152 mm


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