Golden Trunkhead Catfish ( Cryptarius truncatus ) 2-3"
“gold or golden trunkhead catfish” — the correct scientific name appears to be Cryptarius truncatus (sometimes written “trunk-head catfish” or “trunkhead catfish” Key facts Scientific name: Cryptarius truncatus. Sometimes sold under the common name Gold / Golden Trunkhead Catfish. It’s offered in the aquarium trade. For example, one listing: “Gold Trunkhead Catfish (Cryptarius truncatus) – Upscale Aquatics” Care / size / habitat details are limited in freely available sources, so caution is advised when considering keeping one. What you should know before keeping one Tank size & environment: Since many catfish species grow fairly large and may need good water flow, hiding places, robust filtration, and stable water parameters, any prospective keeper should ensure a suitably sized tank and appropriate setup (though I couldn’t locate a well-documented “minimum tank size” in the sources). Behavior & compatibility: Because detailed behavior data are scarce, one s