Flagtail Catfish, also known as the Stripedtail Catfish, is a type of tropical freshwater fish.
It belongs to a subfamily called Callichthyinae, which is part of the larger family Callichthyidae.
This fish comes from the Amazon Basin in South America.
Flagtail Catfish Interesting Facts
- Flagtail catfish is a freshwater fish found in the Amazon Basin in South America.
- It can grow up to 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) long.
- These fish prefer water with pH levels of 6.0 to 8.0, hardness of 5 to 19 dH, and temperatures between 77°F to 82°F (25°C to 28°C).
Flagtail Catfish Habitat
Flagtail catfish lives in South America, specifically in the Amazon River Basin.
It lives in freshwater and prefers to stay near the bottom of the water.
The ideal water conditions for this fish are pH levels between 6.0 to 8.0, hardness between 5 to 19 dH, and temperature between 77°F to 82°F (25°C to 28°C).
These water conditions are typical of a tropical environment.
| Water Temperature: | 77°F to 82°F (25°C to 28°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.0 to 8.0 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 5 to 19 dH |
Flagtail Catfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 4.9 inches (12.5 centimeters)
Flagtail catfish can grow up to a maximum length of 4.9 inches (12.5 centimeters) upon maturation.
Flagtail Catfish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Genus: | Dianema |
| Scientific Name: | Dianema urostriatum |
| Also Known As: | Flagtail Catfish, Stripedtail Catfish |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |