White Spotted Talking Catfish – 3″

The “White Spotted Talking Catfish,” also known scientifically as Agamyxis albomaculatus, is a unique and intriguing species in the aquarium trade.

Commonly called White Spotted Talking Catfish, Spotted Raphael Catfish. Native to the Amazon River basin in South America, particularly found in Brazil and Peru.

They have a distinctive appearance with a dark brown to black body covered in white or yellowish spots. Their robust body and pectoral fin spines are characteristic of the Doradidae family.

They can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length.

With proper care, they can live up to 10 years or more.

Generally peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. However, they are nocturnal and tend to be more active at night.

The name “talking catfish” comes from their ability to produce sounds by moving their pectoral fins, a behavior used for communication, especially during mating or when threatened.

Omnivorous and not picky eaters. They can be fed a variety of foods, including sinking pellets, frozen or live foods (such as bloodworms and brine shrimp), and vegetable matter. They will also scavenge leftover food and detritus from the tank bottom.