Oxydoras niger, the ripsaw catfish or cuiu cuiu, is a species of thorny catfish native to the Amazon, Essequibo and São Francisco basins in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and …

The gentle Niger Ripsaw Catfish or Plated Catfish is the largest member of the Dorididae family of catfish. They have a row of large armored scales, with thorn like projections, running down both …

Previously referred to a Pseudodoras niger, the Ripsaw Cat is a fish only for the experienced fishkeeper due to its large adult size. Although a visually stunning fish, realistically, it is best suited to public …

Feb 26, 2025 · Primarily found in waterways throughout the Amazon, you’re looking at the ripsaw catfish. Here are 5 things a non-aquarist learned about this fascinating animal at Greater Cleveland …

A gentle giant found throughout much of the Amazon basin, the Ripsaw or Niger Catfish is one of the larger species of South American catfish.

The Oxydoras niger, commonly known as the Ripsaw Catfish or Black Doradid, is a large, peaceful "monster fish" suitable for experienced aquarists with very large tanks (300+ gallons). Despite its …

Ripsaw Catfish (Oxydoras niger) is a tropical fish found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela in the Amazon, São Francisco, Orinoco, and Essequibo River basins.

Jun 18, 2025 · Learn how to care for the Black Ripsaw Catfish (Oxydoras niger). Tank size, feeding, and where to buy this rare armored giant online.

(Also: Black shielded catfish; Ripsaw catfish) The fish is found throughout South America (Sands, 1997), from the East coast to the base of the Andes: 3,000 feet above sea level (Burgess, 1989).

The ripsaw catfish, also known as the Niger catfish or black doradid, is a large, armored freshwater fish native to the river systems of South America. Its name comes from the serrated spines along its …