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Shane's World

A wide array of hundreds of informative catfish articles. There's something for everyone here, ranging from newbie essentials to specialist topics split across four sections - Species, Reproduction, Geography and 'Catfishology'. Dive in!

Catfish of the Month

CotMThis month's featured species is Lasiancistrus heteracanthus. Are you looking for in-depth on a particular species? Then check out the vast CotM Archives.

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From the article Breeding Baryancistrus beggini, the Blue Fin Panaque or L239Breeding Baryancistrus beggini, the Blue Fin Panaque or L239 by Geoff Haglund. One of the first recorded spawning accounts of this increasingly popular little species.

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