Dianema Longibarbis

Dianema longibarbis, Cope, 1871
Origin: Upper and middle amazon tributaries, Rio Ambiyacu and Rio Pacaya, Peru.
Etymology: Longibarbis(L.): Long barbs.

Dianema longibarbis Cope, 1872 - add this species to your "My Cats" page.
Common Name(s)
Porthole Catfish ...

· Callychthidae Dianema longibarbis - 2,3,4
· Callychthidae Hoplosterum thoraticum - 3,5
· Cetopsidae Hemicetopsis candiru - 1,2 ...

Their reproduction in captivity hasn`t been made since long time, only recently, it`s the case of Dianema longibarbis, Ancistrus, etc. Every sheat fish family contains lots of fish with different behaviors.

Dianema longibarbis
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