Twig Catfish: here’s the scoop
threats
They are easy to capture, making them vulnerable to overexploitation. No fishing controls are enforced and a management plan is necessary for the conservation of this species.
Species
Twig Catfish
Scientific name
Farlowella vittata
Habitat
Slow moving rivers and streams
Diet
Algae and detritus
life expectancy
Up to 15 years
Did you know?
The males show parental care and will stay near the eggs to protect them and will continue to guard them after they hatch.
Range
South America, found in the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
Not yet assessed
