True Jaguar Catfish

The bold jaguar-rosette pattern on this catfish works the same optical trick as the big cat it's named for: broken, high-contrast blotches that scatter a predator's ability to lock onto a solid outline, effective camouflage whether you're stalking through dappled jungle light or lying against a mottled riverbed. It's a nocturnal hunter through and through, tucking into cover by day and working the bottom by night.

Care level: Moderate · Temperament: Peaceful, predatory to small fish · Max size: ~24" · Min tank: 125+ gal (adult) · Diet: Carnivore, live/frozen foods