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Name
Scientific name
Tenellus leporhinus
Described by
Authority Eigenmann, Year 1912, Bracketed
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Mouse Catfish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The mouse catfish, Tenellus leporhinus, is a doradid catfish recorded from Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. Rare in the hobby, it sometimes sh…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–25°C, pH 6.3–7
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
According to museum data it's been recorded from Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil where it inhabits several river systems including the Rio Branco, Rio Orinoco and…
Habitat
No precise data is available. Similar species such as Hassar tend to be found in slow-moving tributaries and streams.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
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: 22 – 25 °C pH: 6.3 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 20°H
Diet
Sinking catfish pellets, algae wafers and other dried foods are usually accepted but live and frozen alternatives should also form a regular part of the diet. …
Behaviour and compatibility
While very peaceful, it's not suitable for every community as it won't compete well with more active or territorial bottom dwellers. It's best kept with placid…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Probably not yet achieved in the hobby.
Notes
Ther are currently five described species of Nemadoras (N. elongatus, N. hemipeltis, N. humeralis, N. leporhinus and N. trimaculatus). All are rare in the hobb…
References
References
No references