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Asterophysus batrachus  Kner, 1858
Image contributors to this species:
Daniel Blom (3) Allan James (2) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (2) Enrico Richter (1)
ScotCat Sources:
Etymology = Genus Etymology = Species
Other Sources:
Fishbase  Google Search  All Catfish Species Inventory  Search ispecies
 
Relevant Information: The mouth of this species is reminiscent of the Salmonidae (Salmon) family which is a good identification indicator. Very predatory which is unusual for a member of the Auchenipteridae family. Aquarium Care: You would need to choose tank mates very carefully as they will attack fish that are even larger than them and take them into their large expanding mouth. Diet: Krill, shrimp, earthworms, daphnia and fish. As they get older they will need to be fed less as they will regurgitate their food if fed too much.
Common Name: Ogre Catfish, Gulper Catfish
Synonyms: None
Family: Auchenipteridaeblycipitidae
Distribution: South America: Orinoco and Negro River basins. Type locality: Marabitanos, Brazil.
Size: 25.0cm. (10ins)
Temp: 23-28°c (73-83°f.)
p.H. 6.0-7.0.


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