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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Centromochlus concolor (Mees, 1974) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Synonym(s) | Tatia concolor |
| Pronunciation | cent row MOCK luss |
| Etymology | Centromochlus: From the Greek kenteo, meaning sting and mochlos, meaning lever or crowbar; in reference to the long spines. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 33mm (1.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Males have a modified anal fin similar to the gonopodium found in livebearing toothcarps. Females have a normal anal fin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Coppename River. Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers, Coppename (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Furniture | As the common name for this family, woodcat, implies, these fish like pieces of wood with crevices and gaps to squeeze into. Larger specimens will gregariously take refuge in pipes. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Marc van Arc (k: 2), (2) kruseman (k: 2), who also notes: "Brownish during the day and pink at night.". 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 Jun 27 04:07 (species record created: 2008 Nov 15 08:55) |
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