An unsual catfish found throughout most of the Amazon basin, the Blue Dolphin or Torpedo Catfish is a specialized predator/parasite adapted for feeding on larger fish and dead animals in the wild. A powerful, active swimmer, this fish feeds by seeking out large fish and taking substantial bites with their highly specialized "cookie cutter" like ...

The blue whale catfish, scientifically known as Cetopsis coecutiens, is a fascinating species that belongs to the family Cetopsidae. This unique fish is also commonly referred to as the Baby Whale Catfish, Blue Dolphin Catfish, Blue Shark catfish or Blue Torpedo Catfish.

Has a widespread natural range, inhabiting areas of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia. It’s found in the Amazon, Tocantins, and Orinoco River basins. Predominantly swims in open water in large, flowing rivers. 10.6″ (26.5cm).

2018年3月30日 · Hello all, My LFS has had this catfish for sale forever. Labeled a blue dolphin catfish? Really cool active fish. What is it?

Using their specialized circular “cookie cutter” mouths, the blue dolphin will troll the Amazon basin in search of large fish to take a bite out of or dead animals that they burrow inside of to eat from the inside out. Care Level: Advanced Temperament: Semi-aggressive Diet: Carnivore Max Size: 10” Compatibility: While

2005年5月11日 · If it is a Cetopsis cat, it requires strong currents and heavy oxygenation. Can possibly be kept with heavily armored fish since it is common for this catfish to bite chunks out of any scaleless tankmates. It's a known corpse feeder and will tunnel into the abdominal cavities of larger animals and gorge itself from the inside out.

Common name: ripsaw catfish Synonyms and Other Names: Pseudodoras niger , black doradid, black shielded catfish, blue dolphin, dolphin catfish, fork-snout catfish, terushuki, cuiu-cuiu, sierra negra Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Check reviews and buy Blue Whale/ Dolphin Catfish Rare! today. Cetopsis coecutiens Medium- Large 4.5-5" Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Aggressive Color Form: Blue, White Diet: Omnivore Water Conditions: 75-82° F KH: 6-20 pH: 6.0-8.0 Max.

2024年8月6日 · Blue Dolphin Catfish; Blue Dolphin Catfish. SKU: UPC: MPN: $100.00. Current Stock: Out of stock. Add to Wish List. Create New Wish List; Description; Description. Blue Dolphin Catfish Cetopsis coecutiens, approximately 3+ inch. View All Close. OK. Footer. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

2005年5月26日 · I recently made a trip to one of my LFS and discovered a "catfish" that I had never seen before--it was marked "Blue Dolphin Cat". They were $49 @ roughly 4". I personally thought they resembled a Baby Whale--perhaps a relative of the Knife family.