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Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
About Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
Tiger shovelnose catfish (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) is an elongated freshwater fish from Suriname. This fish is fairly large and will thrive in outdoor ponds that resemble its natural habitat. The pond water requires a pH level of 6 to 7.5, a temperature of 72 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit, and a water hardness of about 6 to 20 KH.
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Common Name
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Tiger Catfish, Barred Shovelnose, Pintadillo
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
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Species
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Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
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Genus
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Pseudoplatystoma
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Family
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Pimelodidae
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SubOrder
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Siluroidei
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Order
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Siluriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish |
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Color
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Black
Silver
Light Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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18 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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22 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 79°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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180 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish. |
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Lifespan
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25 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Suriname
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