Overview Scientific Name: Hymenochirus boettgeri Common Names: Albino Dwarf African Frog, African Clawed Frog Family: Pipidae Origin: Native to the freshwater habitats of Central and West Africa, particularly in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. Physical Characteristics Size: Albino Dwarf African...

Overview Scientific Name: Microglanis iheringi Common Names: Bumblebee Catfish, Bumblebee Pleco, Bumblebee Catfish Pleco Family: Pimelodidae Origin: Native to the rivers of South America, primarily found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Physical Characteristics Size: Bumblebee Catfish typically grow to about 6 to 8 inches (15...

Overview Scientific Name: Hymenochirus spp. (commonly Hymenochirus boettgeri or Hymenochirus curtipes) Common Names: Dwarf African Frog, African Clawed Frog Family: Pipidae Origin: Native to the freshwater habitats of Central and West Africa, particularly found in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and...

Scientific Name Megalechis thoracata(Note: Previously categorized under Hoplosternum thoracatum). Common Names Hoplo Catfish Armored Catfish Brown Hoplo Physical Appearance Size: Grows up to 6 inches (15 cm). Coloration: Brown or olive-colored body with a mottled or speckled pattern. A lighter underside contrasts with darker patterns...

Overview Common Names: Otocinclus, Oto, Dwarf Sucking Catfish, and Otos. Family: Loricariidae Origin: Native to the rivers and streams of South America, primarily found in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Physical Characteristics Size: Otocinclus species typically grow to about 1.5 to 2 inches...

Scientific Name Pimelodus pictus Common Names Pictus Catfish Spotted Pimelodella Physical Appearance Size: Grows up to 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) in home aquariums but can reach up to 6 inches in the wild. Coloration: Silvery-white body with bold black spots scattered across the body and...

Overview Scientific Name: Agamyxis pectinifrons Common Names: Spotted Raphael Catfish, Spotted Catfish, or simply Raphael Catfish. Family: Doradidae Origin: Native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of the Amazon Basin in South America, particularly in countries like Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Physical Characteristics Size: Spotted...

Overview Scientific Name: Platydoras armatulus Common Names: Striped Raphael Catfish, Striped Catfish, or simply Striped Raphael. Family: Doradidae Origin: Native to the rivers and streams of the Amazon Basin, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Physical Characteristics Size: Striped Raphael Catfish can...

Overview Scientific Name: Synodontis nigriventris Common Names: Upside Down Catfish, or simply Upside Down Cat. Family: Mochokidae Origin: Native to the rivers and lakes of Central Africa, particularly in the Congo River Basin. Physical Characteristics Size: Upside Down Catfish typically grow to about 4 to...