[uNGu]™ Fish : Agamyxis albomaculatus

Thorny catfish - Agamyxis albomaculatus

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Latin Name: Agamyxis albomaculatus;

Common Name: Thorny catfish;

Adult size is between 12 cm (4.72 inch) and 14 cm (5.51 inch);

pH should vary between 6 and 7.5;

dGH should be between 8 and 12;

Temperature should be between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (78.8°F)

Thorny catfish ( common name )

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Agamyxis albomaculatus ( fish name )

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• Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 12 - 14 cm ( 4.72 - 5.51 in )
• pH of water: 6 - 7.5
• Water hardness (dGH): 8 - 12 °N
• Recommended temperature: 20 - 26 °C ( 68 - 78.8 °F )
• Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
• Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
• Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
• The way of breeding: Spawning
• Fish origin: South America

Information about care

Food
Thorny Catfish are carnivorous and will accept a number of meaty foods; live, dried or frozen. They will also accept a variety of flakes and pellets.

Sexing/Breeding
Information could not be found about the sexing and breeding of this species.

Lifespan
These fish can live for up to 17 years.

Origin
The Thorny Catfish is endemic to the Orinoco River Basin in Venezuela and Columbia of South America.

Short Description
The Agamyxis albomaculatus species is very similar to Agamyxis pectinifrons. There are very subtle differences such as where they come from, the width of their physique, the amount of spots covering their bodies, and the patterns on their caudal fins. Otherwise it is easy to mistake one species for the other. This species is nocturnal.