Banjo Catfish Bunocephalus coracoideus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Bunocephalus coracoideus
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful (nocturnal)
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
6.00–7.20
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Amazon Basin
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful (nocturnal)
Breeding & care
Egg layer; hidden spawning.
Notes
Camouflaged ambush predator; sand.