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Pterodoras granulosus  (Valenciennes, 1821)
Image contributors to this species:
Danny Blundell (1) Chris Ralph (1) Peru Aquarium Group (1) Wolfgang Ros (6) Enrico Richter (2)
ScotCat Sources:
Etymology = Genus
Other Sources:
Fishbase  Google Search  All Catfish Species Inventory  Search ispecies  Wikipedia
 
Relevant Information: In their natural habitat they would form small groups and feed mainly on mollusc's and the fruits of Astrocaryum javary. Aquarium Care: Would need a large tank with large pipes, plastic or ceramic, to rest in. House with same size or larger tank mates. Diet: Pellets, tablets, frozen mysis shrimp, worm food and mussels. You could also try various fruits such as bananas.
Common Name: Granulated catfish
Synonyms: Doras granulosus, Doras maculatus, Doras murica, Doras lentiginosus, Pterodoras lentiginosus, Silurus armatus, S. duodecimradiatus, Parapterodoras paranensis   
Family: Doradidae blycipitidae
Distribution: South America: Amazon and Paraná River basins and coastal drainages in Guyana and Surinam.
Size: 90cm. (36ins)
Temp: 20-24°C (67-75°F)
p.H. 6.0-7.0.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Family:  Doradidae

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