Rhinodoras Gallagheri is a species of thorny catfish known from Apure River, Capanaparo River, and Arauca River, all left bank tributaries of the middle Orinoco, in the llanos regions of Apure and Barinas States of Venezuela. It is also known from the Aguas de Limon River in the Arauca Department of Colombia.

Gallagher’s Thorny Catfish (Rhinodoras gallagheri)

Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Orinoco drainage
Diet: Insectivore and scavenger. Will accept most sinking frozen and prepared foods
Adult Size: 30cm

Compatibility: Peaceful, compatible with most similarly sized fish

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.2
Temp:                     24-26c