Asterophysus batrachus Least Concern

Gulper Catfish / Orge Catfish

Stats

Family

Auchenipteridae

Genus

Asterophysus

Size

30.48 cm

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Aggressive with own species and will eat any fish it can catch.

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

378.50 L

Temperature

23.9 C - 28.9 C

Parameters

pH- 5.6 to 6.8
Softer waters.

Level

Bottom

Other Information

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

Breeding is unknown. Have not successfully bred in captivity with limited research available.

Spawn Size

0 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Unknown number of fry and breeding trigger.

Fry Care

Locations