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Striped Raphael Catfish
About Striped Raphael Catfish
The Striped Raphael Catfish (Platydoras armatures) is a member of the Doradidae family and the Siluriformes order. Like the Striped Raphael Catfish, it is known for its elongated body. It is suitable for aquariums of 30 or 50 gallons because it is quite active and likes to explore the aquarium.
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Common Name
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Southern Striped Raphael, Talking Catfish, Chocolate Doradid, Chocolate Catfish, Thorny Catfish
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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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Platydoras armatulus
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Species
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Platydoras armatulus
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Genus
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Platydoras
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SubFamily
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Carduelinae
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Family
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Doradidae
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SuperFamily
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Doradoidea
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SubOrder
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Ruminant
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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 Striped Raphael Catfish |
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Color
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Black
Yellow
Dark Brown
Tan
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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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Bottom |
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Min Height
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7.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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9.4 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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75°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.6 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Striped Raphael Catfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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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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High 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 Striped Raphael Catfish. |
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Lifespan
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10 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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South and Central America
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