Platydoras

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Platydoras is a small genus of thorny catfishes native to freshwater habitats in subtropical and tropical South America.

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Platydoras is a small genus of thorny catfishes native to freshwater habitats in subtropical and tropical South America.

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Striped Raphael catfish

Platydoras armatulus

The striped Raphael catfish (Platydoras armatulus) is a catfish of the family Doradidae. It may also be called Southern striped Raphael, talking catfish, chocolate doradid, chocolate catfish or thorny catfish. It is native to the Amazon,...

Platydoras costatus

Platydoras costatus, the Raphael catfish, is a species of thorny catfish native to rivers in Brasil, Suriname and French Guiana. It was long confused with other species in the genus Platydoras, especially the more widespread "true" striped Raphael...