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Eel-tail Banjo Catfish - (Platystacus cotylephorus)
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🐟 Eel-tail Banjo Catfish (Platystacus cotylephorus)

A fascinating and uniquely shaped catfish, the Eel-tail Banjo Catfish is known for its flattened body and eel-like tail. Native to South America, this bottom-dwelling species is nocturnal and well-adapted to soft substrates and dense cover.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Eel-tail Banjo Catfish
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Platystacus cotylephorus
  • 🧬 Family: Aspredinidae (Banjo Catfishes)
  • 🌎 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 12 cm (4.7 inches)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🕊️ Nocturnal and shy
  • 🐠 Bottom-dweller that enjoys burrowing in soft substrate
  • 🤝 Best kept alone or in small groups

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger
  • 🏖️ Soft sand substrate to allow burrowing
  • 🪨 Provide driftwood, leaf litter, and caves for hiding
  • 💨 Gentle water flow with clean, well-oxygenated water

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.0
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Eel-tail Banjo Catfish
🧬 Scientific Name Platystacus cotylephorus
🌍 Origin Amazon Basin, South America
📏 Max Size Up to 12 cm (4.7 inches)
🕊️ Temperament Nocturnal, shy
🛁 Tank Size 30 gallons or more
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous, small invertebrates, sinking pellets
🐠 Ideal For Species tanks, peaceful community setups

📝 Snippet

The Eel-tail Banjo Catfish (Platystacus cotylephorus) is a shy, nocturnal bottom-dweller from the Amazon Basin. It prefers soft substrates and plenty of hiding places to thrive.

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