Common Whiptail Catfish (Rineloricaria eigenmanni)

Also known as Eigenmann's Whiptail Catfish, South American Catfish, Whiptail Catfish

Description

Also known as Eigenmann's Whiptail Catfish, South American Catfish, Whiptail Catfish.

Found in clear and murky waters, over sandy areas, hiding amongst vegetation, such as leaf litter.
They feed on crustaceans and plants.
Length - 10.2cm
Depth - ?m
South America - Colombia, Venezuela



A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/50573

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