Liosomadoras
oncinus ( Schomburgk, 1841) |
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contributors to this species: |
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Allan James (1)
Frants Lehmann (1 Stamp) Ian
Fuller
(3) amiidae
(4) Chris
Ralph
(2) Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library
(1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
Aquarium Care:
This is indeed a beautifully marked catfish but in the aquarium
you may not see too much of its beauty as it can be crepuscular
in nature and will need hiding places to make it feel more secure
and happy in its surroundings. Can be kept in a community tank but
may eat very small fish at night such as the fry of livebearers,
but basically a good addition to the larger tank set up. Diet:
Will take most prepared foods such as frozen
bloodworm, tablet and flake food. Better to feed at night after
lights out, but once settled in tank will forage for food in low
light conditions. |
| Common
Name: |
Jaguar
Catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Arius
oncina, Arius oncinus, Liosomadorus morrowi |
| Family: |
Auchenipteridaeblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil, Negro
and Branco River basins. Type locality: Padauiri
River. |
| Size:
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17.5cm.
(7ins) |
| Temp: |
20-24°c
(67-75°f.) |
| p.H. |
5.5-6.8. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet
no. 103. Jan. 2005.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes,
recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of
siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
