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Asterophysus batrachus  Kner, 1858
 Image contributors to this species:
 Daniel Blom (3)
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google Search  All Catfish Species Inventory  Search ispecies
 
 Relevant Information:  Mouth is reminiscent of the Salmonidae (Salmon) family which is a good identification  indicator. Very predatory.
 Common Name:  Ogre Catfish
 Synonyms:  None
 Family:  Auchenipteridaeblycipitidae
 Distribution:  South America: Orinoco and Negro River basins
 Size:  25.0cm. (10ins)
 Temp:  23-28°c (73-83°f.)
 p.H.  6.0-7.0.


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Family:  Auchenipteridae

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