Banded banjo
Platystacus cotylephorus
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Aquatic insects and worms |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Northeastern South America |
| Habitat | Fresh and brackish waters |
Did you know?
- With a flat, skillet-shaped body, this catfish hides under dead leaves during the day. At night, it scours the river bottom for food.
- Female catfish carry eggs on the underside of their bodies.
- All the world’s catfishes are divided into over 30 different families.
- This catfish species is often found in shallow turbid rivers with soft bottoms near river mouths.