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Name
Scientific name
Liosomadoras morrowi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Auchenipteridae
Common names
False Jaguar Catfish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The false jaguar catfish, Liosomadoras morrowi, is an auchenipterid catfish from the Río Ucayali basin in Peru. It is often confused with i…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The Río Ucayali basin, Peru.
Habitat
The main river and its tributaries.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres, larger if more than one is to be kept.
Maintenance
This is a nocturnal fish, so dim lighting is required to make it feel secure. Plenty of cover should also be provided, particularly if you're keeping several f…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 25 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 2-10°H
Diet
Unfussy. It relishes live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, earthworms etc., as well as sinking dried foods. Add food after lights out to ensure it receives …
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful and shy, but will eat small fish during the hours of darkness. Ideally, keep it in a South American biotope aquarium, with similarly-sized characins, …
Sexual dimorphism
Males have an extended anal fin, which is used in a similar fashion to the gonopodium possessed by livebearers.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been achieved in aquaria. Fertilisation occurs internally.
Notes
Often confused with its congener L. oncinus, the false jaguar cat can be distinguished by its less attractive, duller patterning. It's a good bottom dweller fo…
References
References
No references