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Name
Scientific name
Trachelyichthys exilis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Auchenipteridae
Common names
Pygmy Driftwood Catfish
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The pygmy driftwood catfish, Trachelyichthys exilis, is a small auchenipterid catfish from the Nanay river basin in Peru. It is very simila…
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 6.5–7
Hardness
8–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Nanay river basin, Peru.
Habitat
The river and its tributaries.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
Ideally suited to a heavily planted setup, and will show its best colours in such surroundings. It doesn't appreciate bright conditions and we suggest the use …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 25 °C pH: 6.5-7.0 Hardness: 8-15°H
Diet
It prefers live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, earthworms, prawns etc., but most will also take small pellets or flakes. Unlike most Auchenipterids it wil…
Behaviour and compatibility
Safe with all but the smallest of fry, and so suitable for most community aquaria. Ideally, keep it in a South American biotope aquarium, with tetras, dwarf ci…
Sexual dimorphism
Males have a heavily modifed anal fin, which is used in a similar fashion to the gonopodium possessed by livebearers. Females are much rounder than males when …
Reproduction
Has been achieved but very little data is available. In common with other members of the family, fertilisation is internal.
Notes
Very similar to its congener T. decaradiatus, it can be distinguished by looking at the position of the eye, which is set much further back in decaradiatus. Al…
References
References
No references