Ichthyoelephas humeralis
NameIchthyoelephas humeralis
Scientific NameIchthyoelephas humeralis
Common NamesBocachico, Bocachico de río
FamilyProchilodontidae
OriginSouth America, Magdalena River Basin, Colombia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Geophagus cichlids, Severum cichlids, Large characins, Large Plecos, Synodontis catfish
Description
Ichthyoelephas humeralis, commonly known as Bocachico, is a large freshwater fish native to the Magdalena River basin in Colombia. It is characterized by its silvery body and distinctive fleshy, protractile lips used for scraping algae and detritus. This species requires a very large aquarium due to its potential adult size.
