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{{Stub}} ==Alternative names== :Armoured Catfish, {{cn|Tail Bar Armoured Catfish}}, {{cn|Tail Bar Hoplo}}, {{cn|Armoured Hoplo Catfish}} === Synonyms === :{{sn|Callichthys longifilis}}, {{sn|Callichthys pictus}}, {{sn|Callichthys sulcatus}}, {{sn|Callichthys thoracatus}}, {{sn|Hoplosternum orinocoi}}, {{sn|Hoplosternum thoracatum}} == Sexing == :A mature male has a thickened first pectoral ray which varies from orange/brown to scarlet in colour. ==Tank compatibility== :A peaceful fish that does well in company of its own kind. Can be boisterous at feeding time so keep with robust tankmates only. == Diet == :Will accept a variety of foods including sinking catfish tablets and [[bloodworm]]. ==Feeding regime== :Feed once or twice a day. == Environment Specifics == :Not fussy about tank set up, originates from small ponds that are low in oxygen and have little current, but this fish is flexible towards it's environment. == Behaviour == :Generally peaceful but can be boisterous. == Identification == :More [[:Category:Loach (Freshwater)|Loach]]-like in appearance than catfish, this fish is mottled grey in colour and can be mistaken for the similar ''[[Megalechis thoracata]]''. The difference being the presence of a conspicuous dark vertical band in the caudal fin in the M.picta. == Pictures == == External links == *{{FishBase |id=12207}} *[http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=321 Planet Catfish] *[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Megalechis&species=picta&id=740 Seriously Fish] [[Category:Fish (Freshwater)]] [[Category:Fish Species]] [[Category:Catfish]] [[Category:Armoured Catfish]]

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