Description

Wizard Whiptail - 4-5" Unsexed Araguaia. Remarks: The wizard whiptail is an uncommon, mouth-brooding species of catfish that bears heavy resemblance to the more common member of the Loricaria genus, the marbled whiptail ( Loricaria simillima ). Both species sport an impressive "beard" of whiskers around their mouths and change their pattern rather quickly in response to their environment and mood. When on a lighter substrate, they can turn totally white if frightened or trying to blend in. A darker substrate tends to result in darker "mask" and bands along the tail. There are few visual differences between them, but some have noted that the wizard whiptail has a more faded and blotchy mask marking compared the dark and bold mask on the marbled whiptail. The best way to identify the species, however, is not to look to their appear.