Feeding video of a stunning Lince catfish at my local LFS. Definately got to be my favorite Pim!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eEbreEVwyc
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*taken from wikipedia*
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Platynematichthys notatus is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the monotypic genus Platynematichthys of the family Pimelodidae.[1] This species reaches about 80 centimetres (31 in) SL and originates from the Amazon and Orinoco River basins.[2]
Platynematichthys and its sister group Brachyplatystoma are the only genera in the tribe Brachyplatystomatini. These two genera are characterized by two synapomorphies; these include a gas bladder divided into an anterior portion and a triangular posterior portion, as well as a ventral crest under the cleithrum, the main bone supporting the pectoral fins.[3]
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The only large pimelodid with numerous spots but no stripes. Large flat barbels. A large black spot is present on the lower caudal lobe. Possibly more than one valid species is currently classified as P. notatus given the reported differences in colouration, habitat, and adult size.
Widespread in the Amazon and Orinoco basins where it is found in all water types. Reported by Romano to be also present in Surinam. Common in the lower Orinoco from Caicara to the delta.
Size: 40"
PH: 5.6 - 7.4
Temp: 24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F
Localisation: Fort St. Joaquim, Rio Branco; Rio Negro
Common Names: Lince Catfish, Capaz (Spanish, Colombian), Cara de Gato (Portuguese, Brazilian), Coroata (Portuguese, Brazilian), Rabo Chino (Spanish, Venezuelan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eEbreEVwyc
[YT]eEbreEVwyc[/YT]
*taken from wikipedia*
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Platynematichthys notatus is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the monotypic genus Platynematichthys of the family Pimelodidae.[1] This species reaches about 80 centimetres (31 in) SL and originates from the Amazon and Orinoco River basins.[2]
Platynematichthys and its sister group Brachyplatystoma are the only genera in the tribe Brachyplatystomatini. These two genera are characterized by two synapomorphies; these include a gas bladder divided into an anterior portion and a triangular posterior portion, as well as a ventral crest under the cleithrum, the main bone supporting the pectoral fins.[3]
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The only large pimelodid with numerous spots but no stripes. Large flat barbels. A large black spot is present on the lower caudal lobe. Possibly more than one valid species is currently classified as P. notatus given the reported differences in colouration, habitat, and adult size.
Widespread in the Amazon and Orinoco basins where it is found in all water types. Reported by Romano to be also present in Surinam. Common in the lower Orinoco from Caicara to the delta.
Size: 40"
PH: 5.6 - 7.4
Temp: 24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F
Localisation: Fort St. Joaquim, Rio Branco; Rio Negro
Common Names: Lince Catfish, Capaz (Spanish, Colombian), Cara de Gato (Portuguese, Brazilian), Coroata (Portuguese, Brazilian), Rabo Chino (Spanish, Venezuelan)
