Spotted Rafael Catfish
Agamyxis Pectinifrons
Scientific Name
Spotted Rafael Catfish: Agamyxis Pectinifrons
Distribution and Habitat
Geographic Range
The Spotted raphael catfish can be found in the Amazon basin, primarily in Brazil, Peru, Columbia and Bolivia
Natural Habitat
The Spotted raphael catfish can be found in various habitat forms, though a majority seem to prefer still to slow moving water concealed by an abundance of vegetation providing greater concealment.
Physical Characteristics
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The The Spotted raphael catfish is a dark brown to bluish black color with a large head and small eyes. Their backs contain irregular patterns of spots which can be either white or a pale yellow.
Quick Facts
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Agamyxis pectinifrons contain a set of sharp spines which can be used to attack a possible predator should the species feel threatened.
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated:The Spotted Rafael Catfish has not yet been evaluated against the criteria.
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Diet
Omnivore
Although the bulk of the Agamyxis pectinifrons diet comes from that protein, this species does engage in herbivorous activity when consuming vegetation.
