The Sevenbarbed banjo (Aspredinichthys filamentosus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Aspredinidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The sevenbarbed banjo catfish is a remarkable banjo catfish from coastal and estuarine water of northern South America. The species grows to about 22 cm and has a flat, broad head and a strongly narrowed, rearward-tapering body, making it resemble a banjo, with rough, granular skin and long barbels. As a bottom-dweller it lies still on mud and silt bottoms of turbid coastal and river-mouth water and searches for small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sevenbarbed banjo?
The Sevenbarbed banjo has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Sevenbarbed banjo live?
The Sevenbarbed banjo lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Sevenbarbed banjo get?
The Sevenbarbed banjo grows to a maximum of about 22 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Sevenbarbed banjo dangerous to humans?
No, the Sevenbarbed banjo is harmless to humans.
Is the Sevenbarbed banjo edible?
The Sevenbarbed banjo is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Aspredinichthys
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