Freshwater
Spiny catfish
Acanthodoras cataphractus
Doradidae, Astrodoradinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 11.5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 51 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
51 liters76 × 26 × 26 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
More about the species
About the species
Abundant in calm waters of swamps and mangroves. Omnivorous, feeds mainly on organic wastes. Searches for food by digging in the sediment. Active at night, lies hidden in the underwater roots and stocks during the day. Every basic unit of the sound they emit when they move their pectoral spine lasts 100-200 milliseconds with a frequency of 170-250 Hertz. Maximum length reported to reach 20 cm TL.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Callichthys asper
- Cataphractus americanus
- Doras blochii
- Doras castaneoventris
- Silurus cataphractus
In other languages
- Kirjo-okamonni
- Talking catfish
Articles
All articles
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.