Dolphin Catfish (Oxydoras niger)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Dolphin Catfish, Ripsaw Catfish, Black Talking Catfish, Mother of Snails Catfish, Turushuki Catfish

Synonyms

Corydoras edentatus, Doras niger, Pseudodoras niger, Rhinodoras niger, Rhinodoras prianomus

Sexing

There are no known visual sexual differences between the sexes of this fish. There are no known records of this fish being bred in captivity.

Tank compatibility

Despite its size, this fish is generally peaceful towards tank mates and others of its own species. It makes a good tank mate to other Doradid catfish and semi-aggressive tank mates. Can be trusted with fish slightly smaller than itself but should not be kept with very small or delicate fish.

Diet

More detail on diet...

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

How to id the animal.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish