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Centromochlus perugiae

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Centromochlus perugiae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Auchenipteridae
Genus: Centromochlus
Species:
C. perugiae
Binomial name
Centromochlus perugiae
Synonyms
  • Tatia 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

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

Behavior

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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

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Centromochlus perugiae". FishBase.
  2. ^ Encyclopedia of Life