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Callichthyidae
= ( kal ik THEE id dee
)
The most popular and best known catfishes from the South American
continent. Very peaceful and mostly undemanding.
Bodies covered with two rows of bony plates and possess 3
pairs of barbels. Family includes Corydoras, Aspidoras,
Brochis, Callichthys, Hoplosternum, Lepthoplosternum, Megalechis
and Dianema. |
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