Spotted talking catfish

Agamyxis pectinifrons

A pale-spotted thorny catfish that often hides by day.

A stocky dark-brown to black body carries pale spots. Thorny scutes are evident towards the rear, and the tail edge is nearly truncate.

May eat very small fish or fry. Pectoral spines snag in mesh, so transfer it in a container.

Appearance and identification

The similar A. albomaculatus may share its trade names; spot counts alone do not separate them.

Provide shaded shelters; it spends much of the day hidden.

Plants can add shade, but keep shelters and feeding areas accessible for cleaning.

Offer sinking foods near its shelter at dusk, with suitable frozen foods for variety.

Provide shaded shelters and check that it eats after dark. Spending much of the day hidden does not reduce its care needs.

It may eat very small fish or fry. Pectoral spines can snag in mesh, so use a container for transfer.

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