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Name
Scientific name
Amblydoras nauticus
Described by
Authority Cope, Year 1874, Bracketed
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Marbled Talking Catfish, Marmorierterdornwels
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The marbled talking catfish, Amblydoras nauticus, is a small doradid catfish from Peru, described from Nauta in the Peruvian Amazon. It is …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–28°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
2–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru, Amazon, Marañón, Tigre, Ucayali
Writing
Etymology
Amblydoras: from the Greek amblýs (Gr. ἀμβλύς), meaning 'blunt', possibly in reference to the smooth (non-serrated) dorsal-fin spine possessed by type species …
Distribution
Type locality is Nauta, Peru, and the species may be endemic to the Peruvian Amazon region.
Habitat
Slow-moving and standing waters, including tributaries, creeks and swamps. The fish are usually found sheltering among roots or submerged vegetation, but leave…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm are recommended.
Maintenance
Keep it in a densely planted tank with an abundance of hiding places and dim lighting. A soft, sandy substrate is also preferable.
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Proprietory catfish pellets, algae wafers and granular varieties will all be accepted, but live and frozen foods should also form a regular part of the diet. I…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful, but may eat very small fishes. Best kept in a South American biotope-style arrangement with medium-sized tetras, peaceful cichlids and catfishes such…
Sexual dimorphism
The male apparently has a spotted underside while the female does not. Females also tend to develop a rounder body shape as they mature.
Reproduction
Not yet achieved in captivity. Apparently, it builds a bubblenest among surface vegetation in nature, which is subsequently guarded by the male.
Notes
This species was previously thought to be, and is often still sold as, A. hancockii, a name currently considered synonymous with Platydoras hancockii (Valencie…
References
References
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