Bandeira Catfish (Brachyplatystoma platynemum)
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Bandeira Catfish
Bandeira Catfish
Brachyplatystoma platynemum
1703 Litres (450 US G.)
101.6-116.8cm (40-46 ")
Freshwater
6.6 - 7.6
24 -33 °C (75.2-91.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
8-18 years
Family
Pimelodidae
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Additional names
- Bandeira Catfish, Slobbering Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Goslinia platynema, Brachyplatystoma platynema, Taenionema steeri
Origin
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Sexing
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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
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External links
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