🐟 Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus)
🐟 Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus)
Freshwater Catfish • Camouflaged Bottom Dweller • Peaceful Nocturnal Species • Burrowing Specialist
📋 The Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus) is an unusual and highly adaptable bottom-dwelling species known for its camouflaged patterning, leaf-like appearance, and unique burrowing behaviour.
This peaceful nocturnal fish thrives in soft, clean water with leaf litter, driftwood, and gentle flow.
They are extremely community friendly, keeping to themselves and spending much of the day buried or blending into natural décor.
As a rare species in the trade with distinctive camouflage and exceptional hardiness, they make a fascinating and low-maintenance addition to calm community setups.
💡 Highlights
✨ Camouflaged Pattern: Unique leaf-like look and coloration
🌿 Substrate Burrower: Naturally burrows under soft substrate
⚪ Community Friendly: Peaceful bottom dweller
📏 Rare Species: Not commonly available in stores
💧 Clean Water Lover: Requires stable, well-maintained conditions
🧾 A Quick Look at the Banjo Catfish
📛 Common Name: Banjo Catfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Bunocephalus coracoideus
👨👩👧 Family: Aspredinidae
🌍 Origin: Amazon Basin (Peru, Brazil, Bolivia)
📏 Max Size: 12–15 cm (≈ 4.7–6″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.2
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy–Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (≈ 20 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore (worms, small invertebrates)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer (rare in captivity)

















