What kitty is this?

[quasar]

Hello MFK!

So a buddy of mine that works at a LFS received an order of Ottos yesterday from Colombia, but the bag came with 6 extra mystery cats that nobody could ID. So he gave me one for $2. Now i have this mystery cat in a bag n need ur help

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Hard to be definitive with a species but looks like one of Pimelodellas: http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/genus.php?genus_id=177#1771 perhaps the most common gracilis. Less likely but possible is a Rhamdia quelen.

 

[quasar]

Hard to be definitive with a species but looks like one of Pimelodellas: http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/genus.php?genus_id=177#1771 perhaps the most common gracilis. Less likely but possible is a Rhamdia quelen.

Ill try to get better ones when i put it inthe tank

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[divemaster99]

As stated, looks like a Pimelodella so. Not sure which one though, I'm better with Ictalurids and Doradids than pimelodids.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

Pimelodella gracilis?

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[MoNsTeR FiS]

Pimelodella gracilis

 

[quasar]

Thanks for the help guys!

So i did some research, but there isn't much about this thing. All i can seem to find is that it seems to be an insectivore, grows to 5" ish, and lives in 75-80°f temp. Any insight on activity, appetite, and aggression? I saw a video of two of these cats fighting, do they do that often?

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[MoNsTeR FiS]

Mine ate pellets and was very active. He kept me up all night by jumping every 5 minutes.


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[quasar]

Mine ate pellets and was very active. He kept me up all night by jumping every 5 minutes.


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O boy they jump? I better get a bigger lid then :s

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[thebiggerthebetter]

IME, they are close to Pimelodus pictus in behavior and care. Not fussy. Adaptable. Quirky. Not aggressive, even to their own kin IME again. Males have a much bigger upper caudal lobe.