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 Ageneiosus polystictus Steindachner, 1915

 

Image contributors to this species:

Ben Lee (5) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  Fishbase  Wikipedia  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

This genus was previously placed in its own family of Ageneiosidae and you can still find some publications that still follow this line. Aquarium Care: As per this genera they will be fine as juveniles, but as they mature they become predatory so would need to be kept with fish that are not too small. A large tank would be needed with plenty of swimming space. Diet: Meat based.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Ageneisus polystictus

Family:

Auchenipteridae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Negro and lower Branco River basins. Type Locality: Mündung des Rio Negro.

Size:

45.0cm. (18ins)

Temp:

22-24°c (71-75°f.)

p.H.

6.5-7.5.

Reference:

Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2009.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, version (01/2017).
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.



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