Zamora Catfish (Auchenipterichthys thoracatus)

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Zamora Catfish

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Zamora Catfish

Auchenipterichthys thoracatus

132 Litres (35 US G.)

10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

20 -24 °C (68-75.2°F)

7-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Auchenipteridae



Additional names

Zamora Catfish, Midnight Catfish

Additional scientific names

Auchenipterus thoracatus, Auchenipterus thoracicus


Sexing

Mature males exhibit a modified anal fin similar to the gonopodium.


Tank compatibility

A generally peaceful fish that should be housed with equally-sized peaceful fish. Do not house with aggressive fish nor with very small fish as they may get eaten.


Environment specifics

Provide plenty of hiding places in amongst bogwood. They need a spacious tank with hiding places and dim lighting.


Behaviour

A nocturnal fish that hides away during the day, using its dorsal and pelvic fins to anchor themselves in place.


Identification

When undisturbed this catfish is a beautiful inky bluish black colour that, in combination with many pin-prick white spots, do give the impression of a clear tropical sky at midnight hence the common name. Can be mis-labelled or mistaken for Auchenipterichthys coracoideus.

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