''Centromochlus perugiae'' is a

species In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...

benthopelagic The demersal zone is the part of the sea or ocean (or deep lake) consisting of the part of the water column near to (and significantly affected by) the seabed and the benthos. The demersal zone is just above the benthic zone and forms a layer of ...

fish, a member of the

Auchenipteridae The driftwood catfishes are catfishes of the family (biology), family Auchenipteridae. The two genera of the former family Ageneiosidae have been placed here, resulting in a grouping of about 125 species in about 22 genera. These fish are found ...

(driftwood catfish)

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. They are widely known as ''honeycomb catfish'' or ''oil catfish'' because of their striking skin pattern. Honeycomb catfish are under fully grown.

Distribution

Their distribution includes Peru, Ecuador and Columbia. They prefer water temperature in the range with pH of 6-7.

Behavior

Honeycomb catfish like to anchor themselves into crevices in driftwood and hide. They are mostly nocturnal and seek hiding spaces and shade. A very peaceful species, in an

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, honeycomb catfish do not bother other inhabitants of a community tank.Encyclopedia of Life
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References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q5062986 Auchenipteridae Fish described in 1882 Taxa named by Franz Steindachner