South American bumblebee catfish

Microglanis iheringi

A flat-headed nocturnal catfish with bold dark patches.

A squarish dark tail-base patch and broad dark tail band stand out on the pale-brown body.

Appearance and identification

The Asian bumblebee has an additional barbel pair. Similar Microglanis need tail-pattern checks.

Retain access for feeding and cleaning among cover.

Offer sinking complete foods and suitable frozen foods; check that hidden fish eat.

Provide shelters with accessible feeding areas.

Fry and sufficiently small fish may be swallowed.

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