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Shane's World

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Catfish of the Month

CotMThis month's featured species is Hypoptopoma sp. (1). Are you looking for in-depth on a particular species? Then check out the vast CotM Archives.

Random Read

The Venezuelan Diary Series Pt 7, Fishing for Hypostomus by Shane Linder. A fascinating account of how locals fish for Hypostomus catfish burrowed in river bank walls.

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