Apure Jelly Catfish (Cephalosilurus apurensis)
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Apure Jelly Catfish
Apure Jelly Catfish
Cephalosilurus apurensis
284 Litres (75 US G.)
25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")
Freshwater
6.4 - 7.8
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Pseudopimelodidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Apure Jelly Catfish, Orange Catfish
Additional scientific names
- 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.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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