Amaralia
hypsiura (Kner,
1855) |
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Robin Warne
(2) Peru
Aquarium Group
(1) |
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ScotCat Sources: |
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| Other
Sources: |
 
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| Relevant
Information: |
This is the only species
of the Amaralia genus and has a slender 2 rayed dorsal
fin. Aquarium Care: Prefers a secluded tank with
non- aggressive tank mates. Diet: small invertebrates
and tubifex. Tablet foods are also taken. |
| Common
Name: |
Two Rayed Banjo
Catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Bunocephalus
hypsiurus, Amaralia hypsiurus |
| Family: |
Aspredinidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South America:
throughout the Amazon
River basin, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Type
locality: Rio Branco, Brazil. |
| Size:
|
13.0cm.
(5ins) |
| Temp: |
22-24°C
(71-75°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0 -8.0. |
| Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and
R. Riehl 1991 Aquarien atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag
für Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes,
recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of
siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
