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Hoplosternum littorale a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) belonging to the Callichthyinae subfamily of the family Callichthyidae. H. littorale is armor-plated and dorso-ventrally compressed. The fish will grow in length up to 24.0 centimetres. Males grow to a larger average and maximum size than females and, during the reproductive season, develop fat deposits in the pectoral fin and an elongated recurved pectoral spine that often assumes a reddish colour. Males with recurved pectoral spines are not found outside of the reproductive period.

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(guest)
Feb 08, 2010 10:50am
There is a myth that says that "Those who eat the Cascadura will, no matter where else in the world they go, choose to return and end their days in Trinidad." 
Gabs (guest)
Feb 11, 2010 1:32pm
aww...that's sweet....in a weird way

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