Emerald catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Inhabits sluggish waters with dense vegetation. Occurs in shallow muddy waters. Feeds on insect larvae, worms and small crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Emerald catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Emerald catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
In captivity, female collects the eggs in her pelvic fin basket and pastes them individually to plants and other objects. The two pairs reportedly produce about 900-1100 eggs. Another female spawned about 830 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 30. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae, worms and small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochis coeruleus | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
| Brochis dipterus | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
| Brochis splendens | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Callichthys splendens | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Callichthys taiosh | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Chaenothorax bicarinatus | Cope | 1878 | Synonym |
| Chaenothorax eigenmanni | Ellis | 1913 | Synonym |
| Corydoras semiscutatus | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Emerald catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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