Catfish: Agamyxis Pectinifrons
Agamyxis Pectinifrons
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...O/HPIM0333.jpg - Scientific Classification - Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Siluriformes Family: Doradidae Genus: Agamyxis Cope, 1878 - Binomial name - Agamyxis albomaculatus(Peters, 1877) Agamyxis pectinifrons(Cope, 1870) Agamyxis is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Doradidae. It contains two species, A. albomaculatus and A. pectinifrons. A. pectinifrons is a popular aquarium fish and is often sold as the spotted raphael catfish or spotted talking catfish. - Distribution - A. albomaculatus is distribued in the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela while A. pectinifrons is found in the Amazon River basin. - Description - Both species reach about 15 centimetres (6 in) SL. These species both appear very similar; A. albomaculatus might be slimmer, have more spots and a different pattern on its caudal fin. - Ecology - These catfish are able to make sounds by grinding their pectoral fin bones against their shoulder bones. They can live for 17 years. - In The Aquarium - A. pectinifrons is a popular aquarium fish and is often sold as the spotted raphael catfish or spotted talking catfish. It is recommended, due to the spines on this fish which would tear up a conventional net, that it is preferable to move these fish by hand. These fish need a dark refuge to hide in during the day. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Additional - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scientific Name : Agamyxis pectinifrons (Cope, 1870) Common Name(s) : Spotted Raphael Catfish / Spotted Talking Catfish / White Spotted Doradid / Whitebarred Catfish Type Locality : Pebas, Peru. Synonym(s) : Doras pectinifrons Pronunciation : peck TIN ee frons Etymology : Agamyxis-From the Greek agan, meaning much, and myxa, meaning mucus; in reference to the mucus produced by the fish. - Species Information - Size : 130mm (5.1") SL Identification : The light coloured spots that make this fish so attractive range from brilliant white to pale yellow in different batches of imports. - Habitat Information - Distribution : Widespread throughout tropical South American rivers Amazon. pH : 6.0 - 7.5 Temperature : 20.0-26.0°C or 68-78.8°F (Show others) - Husbandry Information - Feeding : Will eat any food that reaches it. Bloodworm and sinking catfish tablets are best as they can be ''aimed'' at the fishes daytime hide-out. Furniture : Needs a dark refuge, but smaller individuals will spend the day in dense vegetation just as happily. Compatibility : A perfect community fish. Suggested Tankmates : Ideal first catfish for a budding aquarist as well as a good ''worker'' catfish for all levels of community tanks. Breeding : Some details, although sketchy. Seems to be a bubble nest builder or at least lay its eggs on floating vegetation at the water surface. |
Re: Catfish: Agamyxis Pectinifrons
Beautiful. Is it yours? :) I have a Spotted Raphael Talking Catfish named L'Amor and a Striped Raphael Talking Catfish named Squeakers. :)
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