Raphael Catfish

scientific name

Platydoras costatus

characteristics

Behavior: Lives on the bottom " frequently occurs on sandy bottoms. " often escapes into the sediment where it hides

diet

Wild: mollusks, crustaceans, and organic debris

habitat/range

Range: South America: Rio Amazonas, Rio Tocantins, Rio Parnaíba, Rio Orinoco, Essequibo River basins and coastal drainages in French Guiana and Suriname.

status

not listed

oregon zoo exhibit

Amazon

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