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Name
Scientific name
Aguarunichthys torosus
Described by
Authority Stewart, Year 1986
Family
Pimelodidae
Common names
Bolt Catfish, Stier-Antennenwelse
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The bolt catfish, Aguarunichthys torosus, is a pimelodid catfish known only from the Río Marañón in the upper Amazon basin of Peru. It prob…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
346mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Not recorded
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Ecuador, Peru, Amazon, Cenepa, Marañón
Writing
Etymology
Aguarunichthys: in reference to the Aguaruna, an indigenous people of the Peruvian jungle who primarily live on the Marañón River in northern Peru near the bor…
Distribution
This species is known only from the Río Marañón in the upper Amazon basin, Peru, and probably occurs in some tributaries draining into Peru from Ecuador. Type …
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
An obligate predator feeding on other fishes in nature, but quality dried foods are normally accepted in captivity. It should also be offered meaty fare such a…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species will eat fishes small enough to fit in its capacious mouth and is aggressively territorial towards conspecifics so is best-maintained as a single …
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is also traded as 'Jello Band' or 'Yellow Band' catfish.
References
References
2 on this profile