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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Megalodoras uranoscopus (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888) |
| Common Name(s) | Giant Raphael Catfish, Giant Talking Catfish |
| Type Locality | Lake Hyanuary |
| Synonym(s) | Doras libertatis, Doras uranoscopus, Hoplodoras uranoscopus, Megalodoras irwini, Megalodoras libertatis |
| Etymology | Megalodoras: From the Greek mega, meaning large, and doras, meaning skin (also a word commonly used in forming generic names for doradids); in reference to the large size. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 700mm (27.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This particular catfish is not commonly imported but is appealing for its attractive colour pattern which remains with age. |
| Sexing | Unknown. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Widespread throughout the Amazon Basin Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.8 - 7.4 |
| Temperature | 21.0-24.0°C or 69.8-75.2°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Hardness up to 25°dGH |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Diet should include aquatic snails, catfish pellets, earthworms, prawns, catfish tablets and frozen bloodworm. |
| Furniture | Large pieces of bogwood and clean plastic drainpipe of suitable diameter for them to hide under. Ideally heater guards should be provided in order for the fish not to burn themselves. External filtration is a good idea. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful if somewhat bulky! |
| Breeding | Unreported in the home aquarium. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Kenneth Wong, (2) Dave Rinaldo, (3) daniel60, (4) KenyanSandBoa (k: 2), (5) Dawg57, who also notes: "This fish has at least doubled in length and has grown substantially more than that in girth in the last 8 months. Generally only visible at night when it comes out to feed.", (6) Osiris, (7) Occellatus, (8) icekiki, (9) soltarii007, (10) Chi-Chi, (11) Koltsix (k: 2), (12) Chrysichthys, (13) Gump, (14) Dinyar, (15) Julie, (16) Gulper (k: 2), (17) allim, (18) dragonfish, (19) miles44, (20) tezr (k: 2), (21) hampala, (22) neelhound, (23) Altifrons, (24) Wiccatfish (k: 5), (25) astinus, (26) JamieH (k: 2), (27) spwd (k: 2), (28) markhinch, (29) diane, (30) miles3, (31) sequoiacat (k: 3), who also notes: "They love live clams.", (32) TheFishGuy, (33) robb harriston, (34) rayfong, (35) daveh444, (36) Argentum, (37) slayer5590, (38) arapaimag (k: 3), (39) kp90 (k: 9), (40) browny85, (41) 2poc, (42) Junttis, (43) richb. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Jan 04 00:00 (species record created: 2001 Apr 28 00:00) |
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