This genus was previously placed
in its own family of Ageneiosidae and you can still
find some publications that still follow this line.Aquarium Care: As per this
genera they will be fine as juveniles, but as they
mature they become predatory so would need to be kept
with fish that are not too small. A large tank would
be needed with plenty of swimming space. Diet:
Meat based. Etymology: The
genus name Ageneiosus: beardless, pertaining
to the very small maxillary barbels. The specific
name polystictus: from the Greek poly
= 'many' and stiktos = 'spotted', alluding
to the small spots on this species.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
Ageneisus polystictus
Family:
Auchenipteridae
Distribution:
South America:Brazil, Negro and lower Branco River basins.
Type Locality: Mündung des Rio
Negro.
Size:
45.0cm. (18ins)
Temp:
22-24°c (71-75°f.)
p.H.
6.5-7.5.
Reference:
Ferraris, C.J. Jr.,
2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary
types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. Froese, R. and D. Pauly.
Editors. 2009. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (01/2017).
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