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Trachydoras nattereri (Steindachner, 1881)

Image contributors to this species:

Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1)  

ScotCat Sources:
Etymology = Genus Etymology = species

Other Sources:
Fishbase  Google Search  All Catfish Species Inventory 
 

Relevant Information:

Aquarium Care: Peaceful species for a mid sized community tank, planted with hiding places such as pipes or driftwood/bogwood. Diet: Tablet and pellet foods, frozen bloodworm and live foods should keep this catfish in good condition.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Oxydoras nattereri

Family:

Doradidae blycipitidae

Distribution:

South America: Amazon River basin. Type Locality: Amazon River. near Tefe, Brazil.

Size:

10cm. (4ins)

Temp:

20-26°C (67-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Sabaj, M.H. and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. 2003 Doradidae (Thorny catfishes). p. 456-469. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.

 

 

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