Whitebarred catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons)

Scientific name: Agamyxis pectinifrons Cope, 1870

Whitebarred catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons)

The Whitebarred catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons) is a freshwater fish of the family Doradidae that grows to about 16 cm (6.3 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 20–26°C (68–79°F) and a pH of 5.8–7.5. Native range: South America, Amazon River basin.

Whitebarred catfish care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
16 cm (6.3 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)
pH
5.8–7.5
Hardness
2–20 dGH (36–357 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, sinking pellets, frozen foods and live foods.

Species facts

Scientific name
Agamyxis pectinifrons
Family
Doradidae (Thorny catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: 0 - 20 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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