Spotted rafael catfish
Agamyxis pectinifrons
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Fishes, worms, crustaceans, insects and plant material |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 6 inches (15.2 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Northern South America |
| Habitat | Amazon River basin |
Did you know?
- These fish have overlapping plates along their bodies, which help protect them from predators. Their armor is covered with thorny hooks.
- These fish belong to one of the over 30 families of catfish. This family is known as thorny or talking catfish.
- Fishes of this family are called talking catfish because they have the ability to produce sounds by moving air through their swim bladders.