Banjo Catfish

Bunocephalus coracoideus

A flat, camouflaged catfish shaped like a banjo that buries itself in sand.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

68–79°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

4–15 dGH

Max size

5 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

5-8 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Common

Origin

South America (Amazon)

A master of disguise that spends the day half-buried, emerging at night to scavenge. Completely peaceful but will eat tiny fish or shrimp. Needs soft sand it can burrow into and calm tankmates.