Spiny catfish

Acanthodoras cataphractus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Longitud Máxima

11,5 cm

Familia

Doradidae

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A medium catfish (up to 15cm) from Amazonian rivers with a heavily armored, plated body and prominent spines on all fins. Produces audible sounds by stridulation. Nocturnal; rests in dense vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	11,5 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Slow-moving rivers, floodplains, and flooded forests of the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Inhabits areas with fallen wood, leaf litter, and dense vegetation on soft substrates.

Tipo de Agua

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Orden	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Familia	Doradidae
Especies	Acanthodoras cataphractus

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Spiny catfish get?

Spiny catfish can grow up to 11.5 cm long.

Where is Spiny catfish found?

Slow-moving rivers, floodplains, and flooded forests of the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Inhabits areas with fallen wood, leaf litter, and dense vegetation on soft substrates.

What family does Spiny catfish belong to?

Spiny catfish (Acanthodoras cataphractus) belongs to the family Doradidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).