The Knife whiptail catfish (Pseudohemiodon lamina) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The knife whiptail catfish is an armoured catfish (Loricariidae) from fresh water of South America. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a very flat, broad, bony-plated, sandy body that tapers into a thin, whip-like tail, with an inferior sucker mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and fine gravel of calm rivers and rasps algae, biofilm and detritus. The male carries the eggs under his belly. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Knife whiptail catfish?
The Knife whiptail catfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Knife whiptail catfish live?
The Knife whiptail catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Knife whiptail catfish get?
The Knife whiptail catfish grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Knife whiptail catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Knife whiptail catfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudohemiodon
More from the family Loricariidae
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