Blacknostril catfish
Tympanopleura atronasus
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Small macroinvertebrates (insects and crustaceans), fish |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 5.9 inches (15 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Upper/Middle Amazon River basin |
| Habitat | Inland, fresh waters |
About the Blacknostril catfish
This catfish is also known as the silver dolphin catfish due to their streamlined, scale-less bodies and blunt faces, which make them look like miniature dolphins.
Did you know?
Their whisker-like barbels may be hard to spot, but they help this fish taste and explore the world around them.
This genus of catfish are also referred to as driftwood catfishes because they often hide in driftwood during the day and hunt at night.
Catfish are sometimes refered to as a "swimming tongue" because they have thousands of tastebuds on their body. As bottom dwellers, they rely on these to help them find food in the murky water.