Pareutropius buffei
| Common Names: | Debauwi catfish Three Striped African Glass Catfish |
| Synonyms: | Eutropiellus buffei Eutropiellus vandeweyeri Eutropius buffei |
| Family: | Schilbeidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Africa |
| Main Ecosystem: | River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Care: | These fish are schooling and should be kept in a group. These fish will accept a variety of different food types including flakes, bloodworms, and brine shrimp. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 8.1cm (3.2") Female: 8.1cm (3.2") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal |
| Gender: | Adult females may have a heavier body. |
| Breeding: | These fish are egg-scatterers. |
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| Comments: | This species is often called the Debauwi Catfish as it is confused with a close relative Pareutropius debauwi, which differs in only have one stripe. |
| Main Colours: | Black, White, Grey |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Shinigami |
| Contributors: | Shinigami |
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