Tete Sea Catfish
Description
of the Tete Sea Catfish
The Tete Sea Catfish is also known as the Silver Tipped Shark,
Christian Catfish and West American Cat Shark. They are a very
active fish and can grow to 40cm in length so require a large tank. The Tete Sea Catfish
can cause painful wounds with its venomous dorsal
spines so special care should be taken when
cleaning the tank. As a Juvenile this catfish requires brackish
water conditions, however as an adult it is a saltwater species.
Being able to care for this species as both a juvenile and an
adult should be considered before purchase
Profile of
the Tete Sea Catfish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Tete Sea Catfish species.
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Size: Up to 40cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp 22 - 26 Degrees. PH 6.0 to 8.0.
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Diet / Feeding:
Flaked, Frozen or Dried Food
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Temperament:
Active Fish, require a large tank
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Habitat: Coastal
Waters and Brackish Rivers
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Behaviour:
Predators, will eat smaller fish
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Range: Central
America, South America: Rivers draining into Pacific Ocean
Scientific
Classification of the Tete Sea Catfish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Tete Sea Catfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Tete Sea Catfish slimy?
Tete Sea Catfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Tete Sea Catfish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Tete Sea Catfish have gills?
Gills enable the Tete Sea Catfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Tete Sea Catfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Tete Sea Catfish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Tete Sea Catfish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Tete Sea Catfish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Tete Sea Catfish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Tete Sea Catfish
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