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| Scientific Name | Lacantunia enigmatica Rodiles-Hernández, Hendrickson & Lundberg, 2005 |
| Common Name(s) | Chaipas Catfish, Madre de Juil (Spanish, Mexican) |
| Type Locality | Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules, 16°08.083'N, 90°55.317'W, Selva Lacandona, Río Lacantún, Río Usumacinta basin, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Pronunciation | lack an TOON ee ah - enn ig MAH ticka |
| Etymology | The generic name comes from the Río Lacantún in Chiapas, the tributary river of Río Usumacinta inhabited by the type species. The specific epithet is Latin for baffling or inexplicable in reference to the unexpected discovery, obscure relationships and origin of the new catfish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 450mm (17.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Scientifically classified as by various (5) internal characteristics, externally this fish bears a passing resemblance to an Ictalurid or perhaps Ariid. The fish is an overall brownish colour with attractive paler edges to the pectoral and pelvic fins. Youngsters may be spotted. |
| Sexing | No apparent sexual dimorphism beyond the shape of the urogenital papilla. |
| General Remarks | This fish has a very restricted distribution in the wild and is very unlikely to enter the aquarium trade. To scientists, this fish represents an intriguing puzzle probably representing an now isolated evolution of North American ancestry. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Río Usumacinta basin of Chiapas, México Usumacinta (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Other Parameters | Found in fast flowing, steep gradient and rocky stretches of the river as well as deep pools. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Likely a nocturnal hunter, gut content analysis of wild specimens revealed a diet including fishes, crabs, prawns and large, tough seeds. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Wien. Mus. Naturges.v. 1 (no. 1) - pp25 Lacantunia enigmatica Digimorph |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Sep 20 03:40 (species record created: 2005 May 28 00:00) |
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