Bottlenose catfish (Ageneiosus marmoratus)

Scientific name: Ageneiosus marmoratus Eigenmann, 1912

The Bottlenose catfish (Ageneiosus marmoratus) is a freshwater fish of the family Auchenipteridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: South America, Argentina, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname.

Bottlenose catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Ageneiosus marmoratus
Family: Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.5
Environment: Freshwater; pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Argentina, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=1, Fec