Agamyxis

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Agamyxis is a genus of small, armored freshwater catfish known for their spiny bodies and popularity in the aquarium trade.

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Label Occurrences
Agamyxis canonical 1

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Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf fish species
genus
taxon
thorny catfish
activityPattern nocturnal
aquariumTrade popular
behavior reclusive
shy
bodyArmor armored plates
bony scutes
bodyFeature serrated fin spines
spiny body
class Actinopterygii
commonName spotted talking catfish
thorny catfishes
white-spotted doradid
defensiveAdaptation locking fin spines
diet detritus
invertebrates
omnivorous
environment benthic
family Doradidae NERFINISHED
Doradidae NERFINISHED
Doradidae NERFINISHED
genus Agamyxis NERFINISHED
Agamyxis NERFINISHED
habitat freshwater
freshwater
freshwater
hasSpecies Agamyxis albomaculatus NERFINISHED
Agamyxis pectinifrons NERFINISHED
keptAs aquarium fish
kingdom Animalia
nativeTo Amazon Basin NERFINISHED
Amazon Basin NERFINISHED
Orinoco Basin NERFINISHED
South America
notableUse ornamental fish trade
order Siluriformes NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Doradidae NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
skeletonType bony fish
soundProduction stridulation ("talking")
taxonRank genus
species
species
waterType tropical freshwater

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Doradidae includes Agamyxis