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| Scientific Name | Platydoras costatus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Indiis [South America]. |
| Synonym(s) | Silurus costatus |
| Pronunciation | pla tee doh russ - kos TAT uss |
| Etymology | Platydoras: From the Greek platys, meaning flat, and doras, meaning skin (also a word commonly used in forming generic names for doradids); in reference to the depressed head. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 160mm (6.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This species was long misidentified as the widely distributed species commonly available in the hobby, however now appears to be restricted to two rivers in eastern South America. The common species in the hobby is Platydoras armatulus. |
| Sexing | Unknown |
| General Remarks | Talking catfishes get their common name from noises they make, mostly at night, by griding their pectoral fin bone in its "socket". Click here to listen to this species. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 23.0-30.0°C or 73.4-86°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Slightly softer water is beneficial but not essential. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | All aquarium fish foods, sinking catfish tablets offer the best method of getting food to the fish. Bloodworm and high protein dry food are also favourites. Try delivering food at night. |
| Furniture | Caves or pipes are a requirement if this fish is to avoid long-term stress or the possibility of mistaking a heater for safe refuge. |
| Compatibility | An ideal community fish, peaceful but rugged. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Anything from tetras to cichlids, preferably South American, but will mix with all community fish. |
| Breeding | Unknown. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Systema Nat. ed. 10v. 1 - pp306 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) thejudgement (k: 2), (2) Reginator, (3) Altifrons, (4) Freddy, (5) jippo, (6) lnumbers63 (k: 2), who also notes: "As at 25/10/2009 have only recently acquired them. Saw these beautiful fish being caught in a book on catfish years ago and became interested in them. Have hardly seen them since I got them but they seem to be doing well. ", (7) stuart henson, (8) MichaelC95, (9) mulley (k: 2), (10) arapaimag (k: 2), (11) Catfish freak, (12) vb75, (13) Blackguard. 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 | 2009 Dec 16 12:44 (species record created: 2001 Apr 28 00:00) |
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