Tiger Shovelnose (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum)
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Tiger Shovelnose
Tiger Shovelnose
Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum
1136 Litres (300 US G.)
100-130 cm (39.4-51.2")
Freshwater
6.2 - 7.2
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
10-20 °d
1:1 M:F
10-25 years
Family
Pimelodidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Tiger Shovelnose, Tiger Sorubim
Additional scientific names
- Platystoma tigrinum
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- Too large for the average home aquarium.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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