Blue-eye catfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in freshwater coastal swamps and the flood-prone zones of rivers. Gregarious, lives schools which may consist of several hundred fish. Hides under roots, leaves or stocks. Is known to build a nest of bubbles at the surface, defended by the males as the 'Atipas' do. In case of drought, it is reputed to being very resistant and to crawl in search of a new swamp while holding some water in its ears. Feeds on algae and debris .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. The body is a little elongated, without scales but with a lateral range of 24 to 28 bony plaque. Head is large and rounded. Mouth is nearly terminal and has three pairs of barbels .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue-eye catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Builds a bubble nest with small parts of water plants under the surface. The male guards the nest .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C South America: Guyana and eastern Brazil to Peru and Bolivia.
🌿 Ecology
algae and debris (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue-eye catfish |
| 🌍CES | trnovec amazonský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Botinho · Rafael-cobre · Reco-reco |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre Hueso |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblydoras hancockii | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Doras hancockii | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blue-eye catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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