Driftwood Catfish (Trachelyopterus fisheri)

Also known as Bottlenose Catfish, Colombian Wood Cat, Colombian Wood Catfish, Fisher's Catfish, Fisher's Woodcat, Woodcat, Woodcats Catfish

Description

Also known as Bottlenose Catfish, Colombian Wood Cat, Colombian Wood Catfish, Fisher's Catfish, Fisher's Woodcat, Woodcat, Woodcats Catfish.

Found hiding, amongst driftwood, logs, rocks, and vegetation, or on the surface of the water, feeding, in rivers and tributaries, of the Suico River basin.
They feed on insect larvae, insects, and invertebrates.
Length - 28cm
Depth - ?m
South America - Suico River Basin, Colombia

Common in the aquarium trade, very peaceful. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/12110

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