Guyana Slopehead Catfish (Ageneiosus inermis)
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Guyana Slopehead Catfish
Guyana Slopehead Catfish
Ageneiosus inermis
946 Litres (250 US G.)
50-59 cm (19.7-23.2")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.8
22 -24 °C (71.6-75.2°F)
10-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Auchenipteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Guyana Slopehead Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Ageneiosus armatus, Ageneiosus axillaris, Ageneiosus brevifilis, Ageneiosus dawalla, Ageneiosus gabardinii, Ageneiosus ogilviei, Ageneiosus sebae, Davalla schomburgkii, Hypothalmus dawalla, Silurus inermis
Origin
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Sexing
- Males first ray of the dorsal fin is elongated.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- Smooth scale-less silver-grey elongated body with a pointed head which is depressed on top. The mouth is large, wide, and has extremely short barbels that are difficult to find.
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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