Ornate Pimelodus Pimelodus ornatus

Ornate Pimelodus
Ornate Pimelodus
Ornate Pimelodus
The Ornate Pimelodus is a catfish native to slow flowing, shallow, sandy/muddy river systems of northern South America.
Ornate Pimelodus
Ornate Pimelodus
Ornate Pimelodus with Acara
A scaleless, shoaling fish with long barbels, they grow to just under 30cm long. When threatened, they use their fin spines, covered in toxic mucus, for defence.