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Agamyxis pectinifrons

Agamyxis pectinifrons

The Agamyxis pectinifrons, also known as the striped catfish, is a unique fish with beautiful stripes. It loves to swim in rivers and is known for its friendly nature.

Lebensraum: Freshwater rivers

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The Agamyxis pectinifrons is a small, robust mammal with a body covered in sharp, quill-like spines, typically dark brown to black. It has a distinctive flattened, comb-like muzzle that gives it a unique appearance compared to other spiny mammals.

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Agamyxis pectinifrons
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Agamyxis pectinifrons

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Agamyxis are born with soft quills that harden fast!

It uses super-sensitive whiskers to feel its way in the dark!

Its unique snout acts like a tiny rake to find yummy bugs!

This spiny mammal can curl into a tight ball for protection!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Quill Defense

Agamyxis pectinifrons has sharp, movable quills that help them deter predators by presenting a formidable spiky barrier.

Fähigkeit

Nocturnal Forager

Agamyxis pectinifrons can navigate and find food in complete darkness because of its highly sensitive whiskers and keen hearing.

Fähigkeit

Burrowing Expert

Agamyxis pectinifrons can rapidly dig burrows with its strong claws that help them create safe havens and escape danger.

Maße und Details

Länge
15-25 cm
Gewicht
0.2-0.5 kg
Lebenserwartung
5-8 Jahre
Top Speed
5 km/h
Wurfgröße
2-4
Tragzeit
30-45 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This tiny mammal loves to munch on crunchy insects and larvae found in the soil.

Hauptnahrung

  • beetles
  • grubs
  • termites
  • ants
  • snails

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Bubo bubo

Nocturnal predator that hunts small ground-dwelling mammals.

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Opportunistic predator that preys on small mammals.

eats

Red Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Feeds on these ants unearthed from their nests.

eats

European Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes nasicornis

Digs up and consumes their protein-rich larvae.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always be careful near water and ask an adult before touching fish.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Agamyxis pectinifrons?

15-25 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Agamyxis pectinifrons?

0.2-0.5 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Agamyxis pectinifrons?

5-8 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Agamyxis pectinifrons?

5 km/h

Was frisst Agamyxis pectinifrons?

This tiny mammal loves to munch on crunchy insects and larvae found in the soil.

Wo findet man Agamyxis pectinifrons normalerweise?

Freshwater rivers

Wie jagt Agamyxis pectinifrons?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Agamyxis pectinifrons?

2-4

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