Catfish
Species in the catalogue: 166
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"Striped Bulldog Pleco"
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Chaetostoma formosae
The "Striped Bulldog Pleco" catfish, scientifically known as Chaetostoma formosae, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Keeping this fish presents certain challenges, as it has strict requirements…
Acanthicus adonis
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Acanthicus adonis
Acanthicus adonis, scientifically known as Acanthicus adonis, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also known as Armored Catfish. This species is generally not considered suitable for home aquariums due to its impressive…
Acanthicus hystrix
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Acanthicus hystrix
Acanthicus hystrix, known scientifically as Acanthicus hystrix, belongs to the family Loricariidae, or Armored Catfishes. Due to its size and certain behavioral characteristics, this fish is not suitable for beginner…
African Glass Catfish
Schilbeid Catfishes (Schilbeidae)
Pareutropius debauwi
The African Glass Catfish, scientifically known as Pareutropius debauwi, belongs to the family Schilbeidae, commonly known as schilbeid catfishes. This schooling fish is peaceful and easy to care for. Its coloration is…
Ageneiosus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Ageneiosus magoi
Ageneiosus magoi, also known as Ageneiosus, is a member of the Auchenipteridae family. This catfish originates from the South American continent, where its natural habitat is the Orinoco River basin, flowing through…
Aguaruna
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Aguarunichthys torosus
The Muscular Catfish, also known by its scientific name Aguarunichthys torosus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, or Long-whiskered Catfishes. Its second name is given in honor of the indigenous tribe living in the…
Akysis Catfish
Akysidae
Akysis maculipinnis
The Akysis Catfish, scientifically known as Akysis maculipinnis, is a member of the Akysidae family. This miniature fish, sometimes called tiny, can be difficult to spot in an aquarium due to its predominantly nocturnal…
Akysis hendricksoni
Akysidae
Akysis hendricksoni
Akysis hendricksoni is the scientific name given to this member of the Akysidae family, known as Hendrickson's Akysis. This inconspicuous catfish is not often found in aquariums; it is one of the few members of its…
Anchor Catfish
Erethistidae
Hara jerdoni
Hara jerdoni, also known as the Anchor Catfish or Asian Stone Catfish (scientific name Hara jerdoni), belongs to the family Erethistidae. This species of catfish is remarkably miniature, reaching only 3 cm in length. It…
Ancistrus Claro
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Ancistrus claro
Ancistrus claro, scientifically named Ancistrus claro, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also known as Armored Catfish. Its name originates from the Claro River, a small tributary of the Cuiabá River in the Brazilian…
Angler Catfish
Chacidae
Chaca bankanensis
The scientific name of this species, Chaca bankanensis, comes from the family Chacidae. Popular among enthusiasts of unusual aquarium inhabitants, the Angler Catfish, or Chaca bankanensis, with its original appearance,…
Armored Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Megalechis thoracata
Megalechis thoracata, more commonly called Thoracatum (though the spelling Taracatum is also encountered), belongs to the family Callichthyidae – the armored or callichthyid catfishes. This medium-sized fish is known…
Asian Banjo Catfish
Akysidae
Acrochordonichthys rugosus
The Asian Banjo Catfish, scientifically named Acrochordonichthys rugosus, belongs to the family Akysidae. This variety of catfish is valued by aquarists for its unique and diverse coloration. Keeping it is not difficult…
Aspidoras Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Aspidoras pauciradiatus
A member of the Callichthyidae family, the Aspidoras catfish, known as Aspidoras pauciradiatus, is an excellent choice for almost any community aquarium. It adapts to various diets and keeping conditions, demonstrating…
Aspidoras taurus
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Aspidoras taurus
Aspidoras taurus, known scientifically as Aspidoras taurus, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, or Armored Catfish. This fish is popular among aquarists because its care and breeding are not difficult, and it coexists…
Australian Catfish
Eel-tailed Catfish (Plotosidae)
Neosilurus brevidorsalis
A representative of the Plotosidae family, known as Eel-tailed Catfish, the Australian Catfish (scientific name Neosilurus brevidorsalis) is a rather exotic guest from Australia. It is not often encountered in amateur…
Bagarius Catfish
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
Bagarius yarrelli
The Bagarius Catfish, also known as the “Freshwater Sand Shark” or by its scientific name Bagarius yarrelli, belongs to the family Sisoridae (Bagridae, or mountain catfishes). This species is rarely encountered among…
Banded Banjo Catfish
Aspredinidae
Platystacus cotylephorus
Platystacus cotylephorus, known as the banded banjo catfish, belongs to the family Aspredinidae. This species is found in South America, specifically along the eastern coast of the continent in the waters of French…
Banded Peckoltia
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia vittata
Peckoltia vittata, also known as the Banded Peckoltia, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. This fish inhabits extensive tributaries of the Amazon River, spreading across Brazil,…
Banjomouth Catfish
Aspredinidae
Acanthobunocephalus nicoi
The Banjomouth Catfish, also known by its scientific name Acanthobunocephalus nicoi, is a member of the Aspredinidae family. Its distinctive appearance, reminiscent of a musical instrument, led to the unofficial but…
Batasio Catfish
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Batasio tigrinus
The Batasio Catfish, scientifically known as Batasio tigrinus, belongs to the Bagridae family (Bagrid Catfishes). These fish are peaceful and calm, easy to care for, and readily coexist with various species. Their…
Batasio fluviatilis
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Batasio fluviatilis
The Batasio fluviatilis catfish, known scientifically as Batasio fluviatilis, belongs to the family Bagridae, or naked catfishes. It is a relatively rare species in the aquarium trade, most often found among enthusiast…
Batrochoglanis
Pseudopimelodidae
Batrochoglanis raninus
Batrochoglanis, scientifically known as Batrochoglanis raninus, belongs to the family Pseudopimelodidae. This fish originates from South America, inhabiting many river systems in the lower Amazon basin, as well as water…
Black Lancer Catfish
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Bagrichthys macracanthus
The Black Lancer Catfish, also known as the Javelin Catfish, bears the scientific name Bagrichthys macracanthus and belongs to the Bagridae family. Its name — “Lancer” — refers to the unusual, lance-like shape of its…
Blue Baryancistrus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Baryancistrus beggini
The Blue Baryancistrus, also known as the Blue or Heavy Ancistrus (scientific name Baryancistrus beggini), belongs to the family Loricariidae. Its name, Baryancistrus, comes from the Greek word βαρύς (Barys), meaning…
Blue Glass Catfish
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)
Kryptopterus cryptopterus
The Blue Glass Catfish, also known as the Smoky Glass Catfish (scientific name Kryptopterus cryptopterus), belongs to the family Siluridae. Despite being a miniature predator, it is undemanding to keep and gets along…
Blue-Eyed Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Oxydoras niger
Oxydoras niger, also known as the Black Thorny Catfish or Blue-Eyed Catfish, belongs to the family Doradidae. This fish is a unique “gentle giant”: it is characterized by impressive size and a peaceful disposition.…
Blue-Eyed Panaque
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Panaque suttonorum
Panaque suttonorum, also known as the Blue-Eyed Panaque or Sutton's Panaque, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. In Venezuela and other South American countries, the word "panaque" is…
Blue-eyed Platydoras
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Platydoras hancockii
Platydoras hancockii, also known as the Blue-eyed Platydoras, is a member of the Doradidae family, or Thorny Catfishes. This species of catfish originates from the vast waters of South America, where it can be found…
Brachyrhamdia marthae
Heptapterid catfishes (Heptapteridae)
Brachyrhamdia marthae
Brachyrhamdia marthae, known as Martha's Brachyrhamdia, belongs to the family Heptapteridae (Heptapterid catfishes). Its homeland is the waters of South America, specifically the Madeira River basin, which is one of the…
Bristlenose Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Ancistrus cirrhosus
The Dark Ancistrus, also known as the Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus), possesses a rather unusual appearance that might remind one of something shaggy. This fish can remain motionless for long periods, which,…
Broadhead Catfish
Claroteidae
Clarotes laticeps
Clarotes laticeps, also known as the Broadhead Catfish, is a member of the family Claroteidae. These fish are native to Africa, where they can be found in almost all large river systems across the continent.
Brocade Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
The Leopard or Brocade Catfish, often colloquially known as Pterygoplichthys, belongs to the Loricariidae family and is scientifically named Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps. This species has gained widespread popularity and…
Bumblebee Catfish
Akysidae
Akysis vespa
Akysis vespa, known as the Orange Stone Catfish or Bumblebee Catfish, belongs to the Akysidae family. This catfish makes an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists, thanks to its peaceful nature,…
Butterfly Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Dekeyseria pulchra
Dekeyseria pulchra, also known as Butterfly Pleco or Banded Peckoltia (formerly Peckoltia pulcher), is a catfish species inhabiting the waters of South America. It can be found in the basins of the Rio Negro and Orinoco…
Centromochlus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Centromochlus macracanthus
Centromochlus (Centromochlus macracanthus) is a representative of the Auchenipteridae family that is not frequently encountered in the aquarium hobby. This may be due to its modest appearance and predominantly nocturnal…
Chiselmouth Catfish
Erethistidae
Caelatoglanis zonatus
The Banded Catfish, also known by its scientific name Caelatoglanis zonatus, is a member of the family Erethistidae (Sisorid Catfishes). This fish is quite rare among amateur aquarists. Most of the specimens offered for…
Chocolate Raphael Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Platydoras costatus
The Chocolate Raphael Catfish, scientifically known as Platydoras costatus, belongs to the family Doradidae and has acquired several common names such as Striped Raphael Catfish, Platydoras striped, or Thorny…
Chocolate Talking Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Acanthodoras cataphractus
Acanthodoras cataphractus, commonly known as the Chocolate Talking Catfish or Chocolate Doradid, belongs to the family Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes). It is also called the Spiny Catfish. This fish is not frequently found…
Clown Synodontis
Mochokidae
Synodontis decorus
Synodontis decorus, known as the Flag Synodontis or Clown Synodontis, belongs to the family Mochokidae. This species is one of the most striking representatives of the Synodontis genus and can adorn almost any large…
Cochliodon Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypostomus cochliodon
Hypostomus cochliodon, known as the Cochliodon Pleco, is a member of the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. This catfish originates from the waters of South America, specifically found in the large river basins of…
Common Bristlenose Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Ancistrus dolichopterus
The Common Bristlenose Pleco, scientifically known as Ancistrus dolichopterus, is a member of the Loricariidae family, also known as armored catfish. This attractive, medium-sized catfish is very popular due to its…
Crocodile Catfish
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
Bagarius suchus
Bagarius suchus, known as the Crocodile Catfish, belongs to the family Sisoridae, or Bagridae (mountain catfishes). This large predator is characterized by a complex temperament. Its keeping, if undertaken…
Cuckoo Catfish
Mochokidae
Synodontis multipunctatus
The Cuckoo Catfish, scientifically known as Synodontis multipunctatus, belongs to the family Mochokidae. This species is unique both in its habitat — a single lake in Africa — and its unusual breeding method. The…
Domino Synodontis
Mochokidae
Synodontis notatus
Synodontis notatus, known as the Domino Synodontis or One-Spot Synodontis, belongs to the family Mochokidae. Interestingly, despite the name "one-spot" in one of its common names, the fish can have up to 6 round spots…
Dourada
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
Dourada, known scientifically as Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, also called pimelodid or flat-headed catfishes. This large predatory fish is highly valued by the local population as an…
Driftwood Catfish
Aspredinidae
Bunocephalus coracoideus
The Bunocephalus coracoideus, or driftwood catfish, is a very curious fish, distinguished by its unusual body shape. Thanks to this unique appearance, in Latin America, it is affectionately called Guitarrita, meaning…
Dwarf oto
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus vittatus
Otocinclus vittatus, the scientific name for the dwarf oto, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This species is often used in aquariums to control algae growth. Despite its unassuming coloration, the…
False Corydoras
Heptapterid catfishes (Heptapteridae)
Brachyrhamdia imitator
The scientific name Brachyrhamdia imitator, also known as the False Corydoras, belongs to the family Heptapteridae, or Heptapterid catfishes. Its natural habitat is the Caura River basin, which is a tributary of the…
False Piraíba
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Brachyplatystoma capapretum
The False Piraíba, scientifically named Brachyplatystoma capapretum, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, also known as long-whiskered or flat-headed catfishes. This large predatory fish is often found in public aquariums…
Farlowella
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Farlowella acus
Farlowella (Farlowella acus) is a unique species of catfish belonging to the family Loricariidae, known as armored or suckermouth catfish. These fish are distinguished by their extremely original appearance, resembling…
Featherfin Synodontis
Mochokidae
Synodontis eupterus
The Featherfin Synodontis, also known as Synodontis eupterus, belongs to the category of catfish that sometimes adopt an unusual upside-down swimming position. It is important to note that this behavior is not constant,…
Fischer's Chaetostoma
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Chaetostoma fischeri
Chaetostoma fischeri, known as Fischer's Chaetostoma, is a member of the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. Its natural habitat is in the river systems of Central America, as well as in some South American rivers…
Flagtail Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Dianema urostriatum
Dianema urostriatum, more commonly known as the Striped-tailed Dianema or Flagtail Catfish, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored or Callichthyid Catfishes). Its origin is associated with the vast Amazon River…
Four-banded Pimelodus
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus blochii
Pimelodus blochii, known as the four-banded pimelodus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish species has many names in different countries; it has been given especially many names in Brazil, where it is most…
Galaxy Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Leporacanthicus galaxias, also known as the Galaxy Pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored Catfishes), and its scientific name is Leporacanthicus galaxias. This catfish originates from South America,…
Giant Raphael Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Megalodoras uranoscopus
The Giant Raphael Catfish, scientifically known as Megalodoras uranoscopus, belongs to the family Doradidae, or armored catfishes. It is rightfully considered a true "armored knight" of the underwater world due to its…
Glass Catfish
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)
Kryptopterus vitreolus
Kryptopterus vitreolus, known as the glass catfish, belongs to the family Siluridae. It stands out among catfishes for its remarkably transparent body, through which the fish's skeleton can be observed. This unusual…
Glass Catfish Twin
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)
Kryptopterus geminus
Kryptopterus geminus, known as the Glass Catfish Twin, is a representative of the family Siluridae (Catfishes). Its name "twin" is due to its close relationship with another, quite popular species – the Ghost Glass…
Gold Nugget Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Baryancistrus xanthellus
The Gold Nugget Pleco, or Plecostomus "Golden Nugget," scientifically known as Baryancistrus xanthellus, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. These catfish are of great interest to…