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Spotted Talking Catfish/Spotted Raphael Catfish - (Agamyxis pectinifrons)
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🐟 Spotted Talking Catfish / Spotted Raphael Catfish – (Agamyxis pectinifrons) – Hardy, Nocturnal South American Catfish

The Spotted Talking Catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons) is a peaceful, armored catfish native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of the Amazon Basin. Recognized for its dark body covered in bold white spots and its unique ability to produce audible “clicking” or “talking” sounds, this species is both attractive and interesting to keep. It is nocturnal, hardy, and long-lived, making it a favorite for community aquariums.


🔎 Quick Facts – Spotted Talking Catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons)

  • 📛 Common Names: Spotted Talking Catfish, Spotted Raphael Catfish, Talking Catfish
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Agamyxis pectinifrons
  • 🌍 Origin: Amazon Basin – Brazil, Peru, Bolivia
  • 🎨 Appearance: Dark brown to black body with bright white spots, heavily armored with bony plates
  • 📏 Max Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
  • 💎 Rarity: Common in the aquarium trade

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🐟 Peaceful bottom-dweller, ideal for community tanks
  • 🌙 Nocturnal—most active at night
  • 🔊 Produces audible “clicking” sounds, especially when handled or disturbed
  • 🪵 Spends much of the day hiding under driftwood, rocks, or in caves

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
  • 🌿 Provide caves, driftwood, and shaded areas for hiding
  • 💡 Low to moderate lighting preferred
  • 🌊 Gentle water flow
  • 🧹 Keep substrate clean, as they are scavengers but not algae eaters

💧 Water Parameters – Spotted Talking Catfish Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous Scavenger

  • 🍽️ Sinking catfish pellets and wafers
  • 🦐 Frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and tubifex
  • 🌽 Blanched vegetables occasionally
  • 🐌 Will help clean leftover food but does not control algae

📋 Spotted Talking Catfish Care Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Amazon Basin – Brazil, Peru, Bolivia
📏 Max Size 6 inches
😇 Temperament Peaceful, nocturnal
🏠 Tank Size 30+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 72–79°F
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – sinking foods, frozen/live foods
🎯 Ideal For Community tanks, peaceful setups

✨ Highlight:

  • The Spotted Talking Catfish is a peaceful, armored, and long-lived species that adds unique charm to community tanks—not just for its striking spotted pattern, but also for its quirky “talking” ability.
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