Catfish
Species in the catalogue: 166
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Golden Loricarid
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria microlepidogaster
The fish known as the Golden Loricarid or Six-banded Loricarid, scientifically named Rineloricaria microlepidogaster, is a member of the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This catfish originates from South America.…
Golden Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypostomus luteus
The Golden Pleco, scientifically known as Hypostomus luteus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfishes. The natural habitat of this catfish is the waters of the South American continent. It can…
Golden Sturisoma
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Sturisomatichthys aureus
The Golden Sturisoma, scientifically known as Sturisomatichthys aureus (formerly Sturisoma aureum), is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This species originates from South America, where it is found…
Goonch
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
Bagarius bagarius
The Goonch, scientifically known as Bagarius bagarius, belongs to the family Sisoridae, or Asian hillstream catfishes. This species, distinguished by its impressive size and high maintenance costs, does not coexist well…
Green Phantom Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Baryancistrus demantoides
The Green Phantom Pleco (Plecostomus), scientifically known as Baryancistrus demantoides, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also known as Armored Catfish. This attractive and temperamental catfish requires a special…
Guyana Catfish
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Ageneiosus marmoratus
Ageneiosus marmoratus, also known as the Hammer Catfish, Guyana Catfish, or Marbled Ageneiosus, is a member of the Auchenipteridae family. This small but remarkable fish differs from most catfish in its active…
Hara Catfish
Erethistidae
Hara hara
The Hara Catfish (Hara hara), a member of the Erethistidae family, originates from Asia. It can be found in various river systems in southern China, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These fish prefer areas with weak…
Harlequin Catfish
Pseudopimelodidae
Microglanis iheringi
The scientific name Microglanis iheringi is assigned to this member of the Pseudopimelodidae family, known as the Harlequin Catfish or American Bumblebee Catfish. The natural habitat of this species is the Turmero River…
Hemibagrus wyckii
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Hemibagrus wyckii
Hemibagrus wyckii, also known as the Asian Redtail Catfish, belongs to the family Bagridae, commonly known as Bagrid Catfishes. Although juveniles can occasionally be found for sale, their acquisition is not…
Hoppe's Otocinclus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus hoppei
Hoppe's Otocinclus, Otocinclus hoppei — its scientific name — is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This fish is native to South America, where it inhabits the Madeira and Ucayali river basins, part…
Hypancistrus "Yellow Tiger"
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus sp. L333
Hypancistrus sp. L 333, known as Hypancistrus "Yellow Tiger", belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This catfish is native to the South American continent. Its natural habitat is the Xingu River basin, a…
Hypancistrus inspector
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus inspector
Hypancistrus inspector, known scientifically as Hypancistrus inspector, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its name comes from the Latin word "Inspectores," which translates to "observer," and this is…
Hypancistrus Monte Dourado
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus sp. L411
Hypancistrus Monte Dourado, known scientifically as Hypancistrus sp. L 411, belongs to the family Loricariidae. This catfish originates from South America. Its primary habitat is the Jari River basin, which is one of…
Iridescent Shark
Shark Catfishes (Pangasiidae)
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
This fish, known scientifically as Pangasianodon hypophthalmus and belonging to the family Pangasiidae, is widely known as the Iridescent Shark. Other names include Siamese Pangasius, Shark Catfish, and Sutchi Catfish.…
Jaguar Catfish
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Liosomadoras oncinus
Liosomadoras oncinus is the scientific name for the Jaguar Catfish, a member of the Auchenipteridae family, or Wood Catfishes. These fish originate from South America, inhabiting the Branco River basin, which is a…
Jellyfish Bristlenose Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Ancistrus ranunculus
Ancistrus ranunculus, or the Jellyfish Bristlenose Pleco, belongs to the Loricariidae family — the armored catfish. Its scientific name is Ancistrus ranunculus. The unusual appearance of this catfish can evoke mixed…
Jumbo Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parotocinclus jumbo
Parotocinclus jumbo, or the jumbo dwarf suckermouth catfish, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is noteworthy that "jumbo" translates to "giant," which at first glance may seem unexpected, as the…
Lau-Lau Catfish
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Brachyplatystoma vaillantii
The large predatory fish known as the Lau-Lau Catfish, or Brachyplatystoma vaillantii, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, also known as the Pimelodids or flat-headed catfishes. It is virtually impossible to encounter it…
Leopard Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pseudacanthicus cf. leopardus
The Leopard Pleco, known scientifically as Pseudacanthicus cf. Leopardus L114, LDA007, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Despite its exact classification not yet being determined, this has not…
Leopard Synodontis
Mochokidae
Synodontis camelopardalis
The Leopard Synodontis, scientifically known as Synodontis camelopardalis, belongs to the family Mochokidae, or upside-down catfishes. Its native habitat is the waters of Central Africa. This species is endemic to the…
Long-whiskered Catfish
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Megalonema platycephalum
Belonging to the family Pimelodidae, the catfish Megalonema platycephalum, known as the long-whiskered catfish, is distributed throughout South America. Its habitats include the lower Amazon River in the northeastern…
Long-whiskered Dianema
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Dianema longibarbis
The Long-whiskered Dianema, also known as Bronze Dianema (scientific name Dianema longibarbis), belongs to the family Callichthyidae – armored or callichthyid catfishes. This species is perfectly suited for keeping in…
Loricaria catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria fallax
The Loricaria catfish, known by its scientific name Rineloricaria fallax, belongs to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). It is a peaceful and undemanding fish, capable of becoming an excellent addition to a…
Magdalena Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Lepthoplosternum pectorale
The Magdalena Catfish, scientifically known as Lepthoplosternum pectorale, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, commonly known as armored or callichthyid catfishes. Until 1996, this catfish was known as Hoplosternum…
Magnum Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Baryancistrus chrysolomus
A large representative of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), the Magnum Pleco, known by its scientific name Baryancistrus chrysolomus, has a rather complex temperament. This can significantly complicate the…
Marbled Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Amblydoras nauticus
The marbled talking catfish, known scientifically as Amblydoras nauticus, is a member of the family Doradidae, or thorny catfishes. This species is attractive due to its unpretentiousness and ease of keeping. It…
Marbled Clarias
Clariidae (Clariidae)
Clarias batrachus
The marbled African sharptooth catfish, also known as the spotted or Angolan walking catfish, bears the scientific name Clarias angolensis and belongs to the family Clariidae. Its name originates from the Latin word…
Marbled Synodontis
Mochokidae
Synodontis schoutedeni
The Marbled Synodontis, or Synodontis schoutedeni, also known as Schouteden's Synodontis, belongs to the family Mochokidae. This catfish is popular due to its peaceful nature and unusual body pattern, as well as being…
Marbled Whiptail
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Loricaria simillima
The Marbled Whiptail, also known as Loricaria simillima (scientific name Loricaria simillima), is a member of the family Loricariidae, or Armored Catfishes. The native habitat of this fish is South America, where it is…
Megalechis picta
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Megalechis picta
Megalechis picta is a representative of the Callichthyidae family, known for its unpretentiousness and hardiness. It can forgive some mistakes made by beginner aquarists, making it an excellent choice for a novice's…
Midnight Catfish
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Auchenipterichthys thoracatus
The Midnight Catfish (Auchenipterichthys thoracatus) belongs to the family Auchenipteridae. This species of catfish leads a secretive, predominantly nocturnal lifestyle. Distinguished by its peaceful disposition, it is…
Mystus tengara
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Mystus tengara
Mystus tengara, known by its scientific name, belongs to the Bagridae family (Bagrid Catfishes). This catfish originates from South Asia and can be found in the river systems of Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Narrow-headed Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pseudohemiodon laticeps
Pseudohemiodon laticeps, known as the Narrow-headed Catfish, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its unusual appearance combined with its unpretentious nature makes this catfish highly desirable…
Ogre Catfish
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Asterophysus batrachus
The Ogre Catfish, also known as the Frogmouth Catfish or Halper (scientific name Asterophysus batrachus), belongs to the family Auchenipteridae, or Driftwood Catfishes. This large carnivorous species is not recommended…
Ompok Catfish
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)
Ompok bimaculatus
Ompok bimaculatus, or the Two-spot Ompok (also known as the Ompok Catfish), belongs to the family Siluridae — the Sheatfishes. This fish is found in its natural habitat in the waters of South and Southeast Asia,…
Orinoco Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus contradens
The Orinoco Pleco, scientifically known as Hypancistrus contradens, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is often called the "Polka Dot Pleco" due to the distinctive pattern on its body.
Ornate Glass Bagrid
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Hyalobagrus ornatus
The scientific name Hyalobagrus ornatus refers to the Ornate Glass Bagrid, a representative of the family Bagridae. This catfish originates from Southeast Asia. It can be found in the river systems of the southern part…
Ornate Pimelodus
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus ornatus
The Ornate Pimelodus, also known as the Ornate Catfish (scientific name Pimelodus ornatus), belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This species is one of the most picturesque representatives of catfish, distinguished by its…
Oto Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus macrospilus
Otocinclus macrospilus, known as the Otocinclus macrospilus or Oto Catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. Among its close relatives are Otocinclus affinis and the Zebra Otocinclus.…
Otocinclus affinis
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus affinis
Otocinclus affinis, known scientifically as Otocinclus affinis, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. This fish is peaceful and calm, but its inconspicuous coloration prevents it from…
Otocinclus flexilis
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus flexilis
Otocinclus flexilis, known as the Spotted Otocinclus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. In its natural habitat, this catfish lives in the drainage basin of the shallow Patos Lagoon,…
Otocinclus negros
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otothyropsis piribebuy
Otothyropsis piribebuy, known as Otocinclus negros (formerly Otocinclus sp. "Negros"), belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfishes. The native habitat of this small catfish is the waters of…
Paddle-nosed Catfish
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Sorubim lima
Sorubim lima, known as the Paddle-nosed Catfish, is a member of the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes). This catfish originates from South America, where it is considered one of the continent's most common…
Painted Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus sp. L260
The Queen Arabesque Pleco, or Painted Pleco, scientifically known as Hypancistrus sp. L260, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. The lack of a universally recognized scientific…
Parana Ancistrus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Megalancistrus parananus
Megalancistrus parananus, or the Giant Parana Ancistrus, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its name accurately conveys the scale of this fish, as its length can exceed half a meter. Such impressive…
Parancistrus aurantiacus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parancistrus aurantiacus
Parancistrus aurantiacus, also known as the "Round-faced" pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfish. Its name comes from its unusual head shape; unlike most plecos with a wedge-shaped…
Peckolt's Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia sp. L288
Peckoltia sp. L288, more commonly known as Peckolt's Pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. This fish was named in honor of Gustav Peckolt, a German botanist and pharmacist who, in the late 19th…
Peckoltia
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia oligospila
This catfish, known scientifically as Peckoltia oligospila, belongs to the extensive family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfish. The fish owes its name to the botanist and pharmacist Gustavo Peckolt, a German born…
Peckoltia compta
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia compta
Peckoltia compta, a representative of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), is one of the most popular pleco species. Its popularity is due to its bright, contrasting coloration, modest size, peaceful nature, and…
Peruvian Whiptail Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria lanceolata
Rineloricaria lanceolata, also known as the Peruvian Whiptail Catfish, belongs to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This species is valued among aquarists for its moderate size, unpretentious nature, and…
Phalacronotus
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)
Phalacronotus apogon
The scientific name Phalacronotus apogon, or Phalacronotus, belongs to the family Siluridae. As a rule, this species is not classified as an aquarium fish due to its significant size. Its primary use is in large public…
Pictus Catfish
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus pictus
Pimelodus pictus, known as the Ornate Pimelodus, Angel Pimelodus, or Pictus Catfish, belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish attracts attention with its unusual and beautiful coloration. It is often positioned…
Pin Catfish
Heptapterid catfishes (Heptapteridae)
Brachyrhamdia meesi
Brachyrhamdia meesi, or the Pin Catfish, belongs to the family Heptapteridae. This species is rarely found in home aquariums, as it is usually imported unintentionally, mixed with other similar species. Although keeping…
Piraiba
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Brachyplatystoma filamentosum
Piraiba, also known by its scientific name Brachyplatystoma filamentosum, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, or long-whiskered catfish (flat-headed catfish). It is one of the largest freshwater fish, rarely encountered…
Platydoras
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Platydoras armatulus
Platydoras (Platydoras armatulus), a representative of the family Doradidae, exhibits enviable unpretentiousness and high endurance. It can become an excellent helper in the aquarium, picking up food scraps left by…
Plec catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Aphanotorulus emarginatus
Aphanotorulus emarginatus, or Pleco catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae. Interestingly, this common name often encompasses several closely related species that have been assigned different numbers in scientific…
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
Pseudopimelodidae
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
Pseudopimelodus bufonius, known by its scientific name Pseudopimelodus bufonius, belongs to the family Pseudopimelodidae. This catfish originates from South America, predominantly in Venezuela and the northern Brazilian…
Pterygoplichthys
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pterygoplichthys punctatus
Pterygoplichthys punctatus, also known as Pterygoplichthys, Corroncho catfish, or Carachama, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfishes. This fish is distinguished by its peaceful and calm…
Red Whiptail Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria sp.
The Red Whiptail Catfish belongs to the genus Rineloricaria and is part of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its exact species identification is currently unknown. There are several hypotheses regarding its…
Red-finned Parotocinclus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parotocinclus maculicauda
Parotocinclus maculicauda, known as the Red-finned Parotocinclus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the Armored Catfishes. This fish is a native of South America, found in the coastal river systems of…