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Acanthodoras spinosissimus  (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888)
 Image contributors to this species:
 Danny Blundell (3) Peru Aquarium Group (1)    
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google   ACSI
 
 Common Name:  Chocolate talking catfish
 Synonyms:  Doras brunnescens, Doras spinosissimus
 Family:  Doradidae blycipitidae
 Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Essequibo River basins
 Size:  15cm. (6ins)
 Temp:  22-26°C (71-79°F)
 p.H.  6.5-7.2.


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Family:  Doradidae
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