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| Scientific Name | Pseudauchenipterus nodosus (Bloch, 1794) |
| Common Name(s) | Cocosoda Catfish |
| Type Locality | Tranquebar [actually South America]. |
| Synonym(s) | Auchenipterus furcatus, Pseudauchenipterus guppyi, Pseudauchenipterus nigrolineatus, Silurus nodosus, Silvaichthys aguilerae |
| Pronunciation | sued aw ken nip ter uss - no doh suss |
| Etymology | From the Greek pseudes meaning false, auchenos, meaning neck and pteron, meaning fin; in essence, a false Auchenipterus. Latin nodosus, from nodus meaning having numerous or conspicuous protuberances presumably in reference to the fishes conspicuous barbels. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 220mm (8.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | A slender species with rather long barbels for an Auchenipterid. The forked caudal fin is jet black. The snout is very rounded with a terminal mouth.P. nodosus has a complete lateral line with zig-zags. Mees (Zoologische Verhandelingen No. 132, 1974) states the colour of the tail fades or even disappears as the fish grows larger although this has been contradicted by at least some individuals grown up to to 18cm that had their caudal fin remain black. |
| Sexing | Adult males have a genital papilla, are much more slender than females and have a slightly protruding lower jaw. Females grow larger. |
| General Remarks | A fish that is rarely imported, which is a shame as it is rather active during the day and displays an interesting colour pattern. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America. Lower reaches of rivers and into estuaries from Venezuela to Brazil. Orinoco  , Lower Orinoco (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Amazon, Lower Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.6 - 8.0 |
| Temperature | 20.0-26.0°C or 68-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | This species is adapted to life in brackish water (presumably even salt water) but does very well in fresh water too. A strong current is recommended. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | All prepared and frozen foods are greedily taken. Juveniles take their food from the bottom, whereas adolescents and adults obtain theirs mainly from the surface. |
| Furniture | Some hiding places and lots of swimming space. |
| Compatibility | This species will not harass other fishes, but it is a strong competitor for food. One must see to it that other fishes get sufficient food when accompanied by auchenipterids. |
| Suggested Tankmates | This species dislikes being kept with aggressive fishes. Avoid fishes that are too small and risk being eaten by 'accident'. |
| Breeding | Unreported, but for certain by means of internal fertilization. During reproduction the ventral fins and mandible turn pink. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Naturg. Ausl. Fische v. 8 35 Pl. 368 (fig. 1), |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Marc van Arc (k: 3), who also notes: "1 male; 2 females. Constant swimmers. Seen for sale only once (Germany). Fast growers. Need a strong current.". 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 | 2008 Jul 31 11:50 (species record created: 2006 Apr 29 00:00) |
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