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Name
Scientific name
Rhynchodoras woodsi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Parrot Doradid
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The parrot doradid, Rhynchodoras woodsi, is a doradid catfish that appears to be endemic to the Rio Marañon basin, Ecuador. Rare in the hob…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–26°C, pH 5.8–7
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Ecuador
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Appears to be endemic to the Rio Marañon basin, Ecuador.
Habitat
It's usually found sheltering among roots or sunken logs in flowing rivers and tributaries.
Aquarium size
A standard 90 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~103 litres tank is big enough to house a small group of these comfortably.
Maintenance
It's a shy, nocturnal species so it's best to keep the tank dimly lit. Provide plenty of hiding places in the form of clay flowerpots, lengths of plastic pipin…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 26 °C pH: 5.8 to 7.0 Hardness: 2 to 12°H
Diet
Omnivorous and easy to feed. Use a good quality sinking pellet or tablet as the staple diet. Supplement this with live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, smal…
Behaviour and compatibility
While very peaceful, it's not suitable for every community as it won't compete well for food with other bottom dwellers. It's best kept with placid species tha…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unreported.
Notes
An interesting but rare species in the hobby, R. woodsi is nicknamed the "parrot doradid" due to its inquisitive feeding habits, and the curious bony growth ex…
References
References
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