Bunocephalus
verrucosus (Bloch,
1794) |
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contributors to this species: |
| Klaus
Dreymann (4) Chris
Ralph
(2) |
| ScotCat
Sources: |
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| Relevant
Information: |
Aquarium Care:
Very peaceful species which will do well in a quite community tank
where the tank mates are non-aggressive. Does not bury itself in
the substrate as much as other species of this family. Provide a
sand substrate and a planted dark area to make them feel more secure
in their surroundings. Better to feed at lights out or in a dimly
lit tank so they can get their share of any foodstuffs. Diet:
Live and frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, tubifex and small
crustacea. Tablet foods and sunken flake that lies on the bottom
is also taken. |
| Common
Name: |
Craggyhead
Banjo Cat |
| Synonyms: |
Silurus
verrucosus, Platystacus verrucosus, Bunocephalichthys verrucosus
verrucosus, B.gronovii, B.verrucosus scabriceps, Aspredo
gronovii, Aspredo verrucosa, Bunocephalus gronovii, B.scabriceps,
Agmus scabriceps, Agmus lyriformis |
| Family: |
Aspredinidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Rivers of the Guianas and throughout the Amazon
River basin. |
| Size:
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9.5cm.
(3¾ins) |
| Temp: |
20-24°c
(67-75°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.5 -7.5. |
| Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and
R. Riehl 1991 Aquarien atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag
für Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p. |
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