Whiptail catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whiptail catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whiptail catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
These fish will primarily feed on algae and vegetable laden wafers or tablets; though they might accept worms or such meatier fare, they do not do well on this type of diet. It is quite difficult to get a right balance in feeding these species because of their herbivorous preference.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns either during dusk or dawn. The male tends the clutch and helps freeing the fry from they eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 3 - 8. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C South America: Lake Valencia and Torito River basins.
🌿 Ecology
plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Twig catfish · Whiptail Catfish |
| 🌍CES | krunýřovec jehlicovitý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Игловидная фарловелла |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acestra acus | Kner | 1853 | Synonym |
| Farlowella scolopacina | De Filippi | 1853 | Synonym |
| Loricaria scolopacina | De Filippi | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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