The Stout whiptail catfish (Lamontichthys stibaros) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
The stout whiptail catfish is a slender armoured catfish (Loricariidae) from fast-flowing rivers of the Amazon basin in South America. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, bony-plated body tapering into a thin, whip-like tail, a flat snout with fringes and an inferior sucker mouth. As a bottom-dweller it clings to wood and stones in clear, oxygen-rich water and rasps algae and biofilm. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Stout whiptail catfish?
The Stout whiptail catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Stout whiptail catfish live?
The Stout whiptail catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Stout whiptail catfish get?
The Stout whiptail catfish grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.
Is the Stout whiptail catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Stout whiptail catfish is harmless to humans.
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