| Centromochlus perugiae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Auchenipteridae |
| Genus: | Centromochlus |
| Species: | C. perugiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Centromochlus perugiae Steindachner, 1882 |
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Centromochlus perugiae are also widely known as honeycomb catfish because of their striking skin pattern. Honeycomb catfish are very small, under 3" fully grown.
Common Names: Honeycomb Catfish, Oil Catfish
Distribution: Peru, Ecuador, Columbia
Temperature: 26–28 °C (79–82 °F)
pH: 6-7
Size: 2–3 inches (51–76 mm)
Behavior: Honeycomb catfish like to anchor themselves into crevices in driftwood and hide. They are mostly nocturnal and should be provided with plenty of hiding spaces and shade from the lights. They are very effective "hiders". A very peaceful species, honeycomb catfish will not bother other inhabitants of a community tank.[1]