Centromochlus perugiae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Auchenipteridae |
| Genus: | Centromochlus |
| Species: | C. perugiae
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| Centromochlus perugiae Steindachner, 1882
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Centromochlus perugiae is a species of benthopelagic fish, a member of the Auchenipteridae (driftwood catfish) family. They are widely known as honeycomb catfish or oil catfish because of their striking skin pattern. Honeycomb catfish are under 3 inches (76 mm) fully grown.[1]
Distribution
Their distribution includes Peru, Ecuador and Columbia. They prefer water temperature in the range 26–28 °C (79–82 °F) with pH of 6-7.
Behavior
Honeycomb catfish like to anchor themselves into crevices in driftwood and hide. They are mostly nocturnal and seek hiding spaces and shade. A very peaceful species, in an aquarium, honeycomb catfish do not bother other inhabitants of a community tank.[2]
References
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Centromochlus perugiae" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Life