Longnose Twig Catfish (Farlowella gracilis)

Farlowella needle-nose (Twig) Catfish are long, slender, armored bottom-dwellers from South America, characterized by their elongated, twig-like bodies for camouflage and a pronounced rostrum (nose). They are primarily brown or olive-green with dark bands, and males develop small bristles (odontodes) on their snouts when mature, while females have smoother, thinner noses. These peaceful algae-eaters are best suited for a well-planted aquarium with driftwood, good water flow, and other peaceful tank mates.