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Name
Scientific name
Leptodoras linnelli
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Elongate Mouse Catfish
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The elongate mouse catfish, Leptodoras linnelli, is a doradid catfish from river drainages of northern South America in Venezuela, Guyana a…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
230mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–22°C, pH 5.8–7
Hardness
5–18dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Various river drainages of northern South America, including the Rio Casiquiare and Upper Rio Orinoco in Venezuela, Rio Essequibo and Rio Demerara in Guyana an…
Habitat
Usually found over sandy substrates in deeper, flowing sections of rivers.
Aquarium size
An adult specimen is going to need a tank measuring at least 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres.
Maintenance
Replication of this species' natural habitat would be relatively easy. A substrate of fine sand, with perhaps the odd rounded boulder or driftwood branch for e…
Water conditions
Temperature: Prefers cooler water than many related species, in the range 64 - 72°F (18 - 22°C). pH: 5.8 - 7.0 Hardness: 5 - 18°H
Diet
Generally unfussy. Dried catfish pellets, algae wafers and granular foods are all accepted, but live and frozen foods should also form a good proportion of the…
Behaviour and compatibility
Totally unaggressive, although very small tankmates may be eaten. It's an excellent choice for the peaceful community of slightly larger South American species…
Sexual dimorphism
Unconfirmed, although sexually mature females are likely to be broader bodied than males.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby.
Notes
The genus Leptodoras currently contains 10 species, none of which are particularly well known in the hobby. There is little published information regarding the…
References
References
No references