Albino Catfish
Description
of the Albino Catfish
The Albino Catfish also known as the Albino Cory has a pale
orange or pink body with red eyes. It has been specifically bred
for the home aquarium from the Bronze Corydoras and is a member
of the Callichthyidae family, better known as 'Armoured
Catfish'.
Profile of
the Albino Catfish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Albino Catfish species.
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Size: Up to 7cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 6.0 to 8.0. Temp 25 to 28 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Flake or Frozen Food
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Temperament:
Sociable fish, ideally place in groups of at least six
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Habitat: Shallow
Freshwater Lakes and Streams
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: South
America
Scientific
Classification of the Albino 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 Albino 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! The female Albino Catfish is
larger than the male.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Albino Catfish slimy?
Albino Catfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Albino 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 Albino Catfish have gills?
Gills enable the Albino 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 Albino 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 Albino 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
Albino 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 Albino 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
Albino Catfish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Albino Catfish
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