Jaguar Candiru (Pseudostegophilus nemurus)
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Jaguar Candiru
Jaguar Candiru
Pseudostegophilus nemurus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
5.8 - 7.2
22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)
6-12 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Trichomycteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Jaguar Candiru
Additional scientific names
- Stegophilus nemurus
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This is a parasitic Catfish which will attack and take chunks out of tank mates, it is not compatible with other fish
Diet[edit]
- This is a parasitic fish which eats scales and slime coat from other fish, it will not accept other foods.
Identification[edit]
- A very elongated shark-like small fish with a blunt rounded snout. It has a low underslung mouth and a series of bluish saddles along the body.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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