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Agamyxis pectinifrons (Cope, 1870)

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Jonas Hansel (2) Chris Ralph (3) Beta Mahatvaraj (2) Joost Schuitemaker (3) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3) Allan James (1) Aqualife (1)

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Description: D 1/5; A 1/11; P1/5. Dorsal spine toothed on both anterior and posterior surfaces. Spinous scutes confined to the posterior half of the body. 3 pairs of barbels. Caudal shape, truncate. Colouration: Dark brown to blue-black, with numerous pale blotches/spots on the head and body. Underside somewhat paler, similarly marked. Fins dark, with pale stripes and spots which may run together to form transverse bars. Old individuals are almost uniformly dark brown with white blotches on the belly. Etymology: The specific name pectinifrons: With a comb on the forehead, (probably refers to the toothed dorsal fin spine). Remarks: Good community catfish although very nocturnal. May eat very small fish or fry on night time forages.

Common Name:

Spotted Talking Catfish

Synonyms:

Doras pectinifrons, Doras flavopictus

Family:

Doradidae

Distribution:

South America: Amazon River basin: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru. Type locality: Pebas, Ecuador, now Peru.

Size:

14.0cm. (5½ins)

Temp:

20-26°C (67-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

IUCN Red List

Despite the little information available on this species, it has a wide range and no apparent threats. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern (IUCN 2023).

Reference:

ScotCat Factsheet no. 105. March 2005.
Salvador, G.N. 2023. Agamyxis pectinifrons. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.

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Agamyxis pectinifrons

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Agamyxis pectinifrons

Agamyxis pectinifrons
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Agamyxis pectinifrons

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