The Snouted whiptail catfish (Loricariichthys rostratus) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows up to 28 cm.
Description
The Snouted whiptail catfish is a whiptail catfish (Loricariidae) from fresh water of the Parana and Uruguay basin in South America. The species grows to about 22 cm and has an elongate, flat, bony-plated, sandy body tapering into a thin, whip-like tail, and an inferior sucker mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and fine gravel and rasps algae, biofilm and detritus; the male often carries the eggs under his belly. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Snouted whiptail catfish?
The Snouted whiptail catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Snouted whiptail catfish live?
The Snouted whiptail catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Snouted whiptail catfish get?
The Snouted whiptail catfish grows to a maximum of about 28 cm.
Is the Snouted whiptail catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Snouted whiptail catfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Loricariichthys
More from the family Loricariidae
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