The spotted talking catfish, spotted raphael
catfish or whitebarred catfish(Agamyxis pectinifrons) is a species of thorny
catfish found in the Amazon basinwhere it has been recorded from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) SL.
In The Aquarium
A. pectinifrons is a popular aquarium fish
and is often sold as the spotted raphael catfish or spotted
talking catfish. It is recommended, due to the spines on this fish which
would tear up a conventional net, that it is preferable to move these fish by
hand. These fish need a dark refuge to hide in during the day.
