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Bunocephalus verrucosus (Bloch, 1794) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Klaus Dreymann (4) Chris Ralph (2) Yann Fulliquet (1) Allan James (2) Donald Taphorn (3) |
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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: |
Aspredinidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Rivers of the Guianas and throughout the Amazon River basin. |
Size: |
10.0cm. (4ins) |
Temp: |
23-26°c (72-78°f.) |
p.H. |
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5.8-7.6. |
Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and R.
Riehl 1991 Aquarien
atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur-
und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p. |
Family: Aspredinidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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