The Flatnose twig catfish (Farlowella platorynchus) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The Flatnose twig catfish is a twig catfish (Loricariidae) from clear, flowing rivers of the Orinoco and Amazon basin in South America. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an extremely slender, elongate, twig-shaped body with a long, flat snout and an inferior sucker mouth, perfectly camouflaged among twigs and roots. As a bottom-dweller it clings to wood and stones and rasps algae and biofilm. The male guards the eggs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Flatnose twig catfish?
The Flatnose twig catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Flatnose twig catfish live?
The Flatnose twig catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Flatnose twig catfish get?
The Flatnose twig catfish grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.
Is the Flatnose twig catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Flatnose twig catfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Farlowella
More from the family Loricariidae
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