Whiptail Loricaria Catfish

Whiptail Loricaria Catfish

Whiptail Catfish (family Loricariidae) are peaceful, armored South American freshwater fish prized for their unique, slender "twig" or "crocodile-like" appearance. Generally growing 4–10 inches, they are bottom-dwellers requiring sand substrate, driftwood, and moderate flow. They are omnivorous, grazing on algae, bio-film, and meaty foods.