Lima Shovelnose Catfish / Sorubim lima Source:Wild Caught The fish prefer environments with

The fish prefer environments with dense aquatic vegetation

with females carrying fertilized eggs and fry in their mouths for several weeks until the young are ready to swim freely

and plant matter in the wild

Providing multiple caves will help reduce territorial disputes and encourage natural behaviors

The lungfish's combination of breathing air through lungs and having lobed fins places it in a unique position in the evolutionary tree

Lima Shovelnose Catfish / Sorubim lima Source:Wild Caught The fish prefer environments withCommon Name: Lima Shovelnose Catfish Scientific Name: Sorubim lima Other Names: Duckbill Catfish, Shovelnose Catfish The Lima Shovelnose Catfish is a captivating freshwater fish known for its elongated body and distinctive shovel like snout. Its body is typically silver to grey with darker spots and stripes, giving it a mottled appearance that helps it blend into its surroundings. The elongated body and extended whiskers (barbels) make this species