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Pterodoras granulosus (Valenciennes, 1821) |
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Danny Blundell (1) Chris Ralph (1) Peru Aquarium Group (1) Wolfgang Ros (6) Enrico Richter (2) |
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Habitat: 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. Etymology: The specific name granulosus: granum (L.), seed or grain; –osus (L.), suffix connoting fullness, presumably referring to 23–28 shallow lateral plates (or scutes) along length of body, which may give the scaleless skin a granulated appearance. |
Common Name: |
Granulated catfish |
Synonyms: |
Doras granulosus, Doras maculatus, Doras murica, Doras lentiginosus, Pterodoras lentiginosus, Silurus armatus, S. duodecimradiatus, Parapterodoras paranensis |
Family: |
Doradidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Paraná River basins and coastal drainages in Guyana and Surinam. |
Size: |
90.0cm. (36ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°C (67-75°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
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: |
Salvador,
G.N. 2023. Pterodoras granulosus.
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023. |
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