| Scientific Name |
Trachelyopterus fisheri |
| Common Name |
Driftwood Catfish |
| Type Locality |
Río Sucio, Colombia. |
| Synonym(s) |
Parauchenipterus fisheri, Trachycorystes fisheri
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Diet
|
Carnivorous |
| Ph Range |
6-8 |
| Temperature |
Tropical 24°c – 28°c |
| Breed Type |
Egg Layer |
 Species Information |
| Size |
280mm |
| Identification |
This is by far the most slender of all Trachelyopterus species. Another feature that gives its identity away is the terminal mouth, whereas other Trachelyopterus species have a slightly superior mouth (see also General notes). |
| Sexing |
Males have a genital papilla, thickened maxillary barbels, spawning tubercles on the barbels and on top of the head and a curved, enlarged dorsal spine which can be moved up and forward. Also their nape is bent upwards, as can be seen in Tetranematichthys and Ageneiosus spp. Females grow larger and display a plainer colour pattern. |
| General Remarks |
In terms of general captive behavior, this species doesn't resemble its congeners, but is more easily compared to the larger Auchenipterichthys and smaller ageneiosids. It's a very gentle species that glides through the water and never displays the hastiness which is so typical for other members of its genus. Moreover, the nape and the enlarged dorsal spine make it look more like an Ageneiosus or a Tetranematichthys. |
