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  • Pseudauchenipterus nodosus
  • Pseudauchenipterus nodosus
  • Pseudauchenipterus nodosus
  • Pseudauchenipterus nodosus
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Scientific NamePseudauchenipterus nodosus    (Bloch, 1794)
Common NamesCocosoda Catfish
Carataí (Brazil), Fadendornwels (Germany)
Type LocalityTranquebar [Tharangambadi], India [actual is South America].
Synonym(s)Auchenipterus furcatus, Pseudauchenipterus guppyi, Pseudauchenipterus nigrolineatus, Silurus nodosus, Silvaichthys aguilerae
Pronunciationsued aw ken nip ter uss
EtymologyFrom the Greek pseudes meaning false, auchenos, meaning neck and pteron, meaning fin; in essence, a false Auchenipterus. 
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Size220mm or 8.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Orinoco, Lower Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Lower Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
pH6.6 - 8.0
Temperature20.0-26.0°C or 68-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersThis species is adapted to life in brackish water (presumably even salt water) but does very well in fresh water too. A strong current is recommended.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceNaturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische v. 8, pp 35, Pl. 368 (fig. 1).
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)