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)
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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.