Trachycorystes trachycorystes

Alternative names

 * Black Driftwood Catfish,

Sexing

 * Males have a genital papilla and do not grow as large as females. Males are also reported to develop thickened barbels and/or larger dorsal spines.

Tank compatibility

 * Unknown.

Diet

 * This is a predatory fish and probably feeds on fish and crustaceans, such as shrimps. It should take frozen shrimp and chunks of frozen fish and may also accept sinking catfish pellets.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Unknown.

Behaviour

 * Unknown.

Identification

 * Unknown.