Thalassophryne amazonica

Sexing

 * Unknown

Tank compatibility

 * Sits for most of the day at the bottom of the tank, mostly buried in the tank substratum. Will eat fish that swim directly overhead.

Diet

 * Live foods such as small feeder fish or larger shrimp.

Feeding regime

 * Every second to third day.

Environment Specifics

 * A true freshwater species that requires a softer sandy substrate.

Behaviour

 * Very inactive but can be very predatory.

Identification

 * Very similar to other 'freshwater stonefish' species, you wil have to check the ID with the source of the fish from the supplier.