Centromochlus perugiae

Centromochlus perugiae
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Auchenipteridae
Genus: Centromochlus
Species: C. perugiae
Binomial name
Centromochlus perugiae
Steindachner, 1882

Centromochlus perugiae is a species of benthopelagic fish, a member of the Auchenipteridae (driftwood catfish) family. They are widely known as honeycomb catfish or oil catfish because of their striking skin pattern. Honeycomb catfish are under 3 inches (76 mm) fully grown.[1]

Distribution

Their distribution includes Peru, Ecuador and Columbia. They prefer water temperature in the range 26–28 °C (79–82 °F) with pH of 6-7.

Behavior

Honeycomb catfish like to anchor themselves into crevices in driftwood and hide. They are mostly nocturnal and seek hiding spaces and shade. A very peaceful species, in an aquarium, honeycomb catfish do not bother other inhabitants of a community tank.[2]

References

  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Centromochlus perugiae" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
  2. Encyclopedia of Life
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