Apure Jelly Catfish (Cephalosilurus apurensis)

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Apure Jelly Catfish

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Apure Jelly Catfish

Cephalosilurus apurensis

Moderate

283.906 liters
283,905.884 mL
283.9 Litres (75 US G.)

30.48 cm 25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.4 - 7.8

296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R
300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

8-15 years




Contents

Alternative names

Apure Jelly Catfish, Orange Catfish

Synonyms

Pseudopimelodus apurensis

Sexing

Males are slimmer than females.

Tank compatibility

This fish is predatory so should only be kept with fish larger than itself, anything smaller will be eaten. Has been known to eat fish of similar size that are slim-bodied such as other slender catfish. Keep with large robust top-dwelling and fast-moving fish.

Diet

Unknown

Feeding regime

Unknown

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

Unknown

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