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Name
Scientific name
Agamyxis pectinifrons
Described by
Authority Cope, Year 1870
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Spotted Talking Catfish, Kammdornwels
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The spotted talking catfish, Agamyxis pectinifrons, is a doradid catfish from the Amazon basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru. Very …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
1–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Amazon, Ampiyacu, Manuripi, Marañón, Napo, Ucayali, Yavarí
Writing
Etymology
Agamyxis: from the Greek ágan (Gr. ἄγαν), meaning 'much, very' and mýxa (Gr. μύξα), meaning 'slime'. Allusion not explained. pectinifrons: from the Latin pecti…
Distribution
The type locality is given as 'Pebas, Equador' by Cope (1870), but this apparently refers to the settlement of the same name located east of the city of Iquito…
Habitat
This species is found in various habitat-types but shows a preference for slow-moving or still waters with an abundance of submerged or floating structures, am…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 120 ∗ 30 cm are recommended.
Maintenance
Best maintained in a dimly-lit set-up with a soft, sandy substrate and plenty of cover in the form of aquatic vegetation, tangles of driftwood or artificial ca…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
This species is an omnivorous generalist and will accept most commonly-encountered prepared and frozen foods. A varied diet comprising good quality, dried, sin…
Behaviour and compatibility
Non-aggressive though adult individuals may consume very small fishes. It makes an excellent addition to a medium-to-large-sized community of Amazonian species…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females tend to be noticeably fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
No reports of breeding in the hobby other than via the use of hormones to artificially induce the process.
Notes
This species, which may also be referred to by the alternative vernacular names 'spotted raphael', 'white-spotted' or 'white-barred' catfish, is very common in…
References
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