Im sorry I can not be of any more help. Are you looking to acquire one or are you already keeping one?

It is really hard to find information about this species on the internet. I do not really know what to tell you other than treat them like a fowleri. Apurensis, nigricauda, and fowleri are all very similar. Here is a couple of shots of my nigricauda engulfing a nightcrawler. 111 http://img ...

Wicked.. First time I have ever seen one of those. Chunky little guy!!!

looks good

Yea I did take the photo at an odd angle to get rid of the flash. I did notice from my pics that the head looks kind of distorted. I will try and get some better ones soon!!

I sure wish I knew what species he/she is !

thanks for all your help....

thanks for your help amiidae. So if you would have to guess what do you believe it to be? I think it looks similar to your apurensis

Thanks for the help amiidae. Im still not 100% sure its apurensis , but that is what most believe it to be....From the shot below what do you believe it to be???

111

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how large a C. apurensis will grow, and also how fast do they grow? The reason I am asking is because I need to start planning my eventual tank for the little hellian !!!!

So do you think its either one or the other, or COULD it be something else???

thanks

A couple of days ago I was at an LFS and I saw this catfish labeled "pacamao catfish". After observing him for a little while I decided to purchase him for 65 dollars. Well as soon as I released him in my tank he immediately attacked my senegal bichir :evil: . So after a little research and some ...