Talking catfish
📖 Overview
Talking catfish (Acanthodoras spinosissimus), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888 is a small fish in the family Doradidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 13.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby and venomous and potentially dangerous to handle. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Doradidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Talking catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Talking catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon and Essequibo River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- pain
- oedema
- rare systemic effects
Wound care, analgesia.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Talking catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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