Phractocephalus
hemioliopterus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
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This large pim is now one of a few
that have been released back to the rivers in Asia, notably
Thailand, to the decrement of the local fish population. There
are now man made lakes in Thailand were these catfish are fished
for sport and returned to the water again. The common name of
the "Red Tailed Catfish" is probably better known
than its scientifiic name as this is one of the few freshwater
tropical fish that has its common name known wordwide along
with the humble community fish of the Poecilidae family, the
"Guppy", "Molly", and "Platy".
This is where the similarity ends as this is an out and out
predator that grows over three feet and is definitely not recommended
to your average aquarist and can only be recommended to the
more experienced hobbyist who would be willing to dedicate,
him or herself, to rearing this Amazon cat through the many
tank changes from the juvenile stage to the 3ft plus that it
will attain throughout its long lifetime. |
Common
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Redtail Catfish |
Synonyms: |
Silurus hemiliopterus, Phractocephalus
bicolor |
Family: |
Pimelodidae |
Distribution: |
South America:
Amazon and Orinoco River basins. Now found in the rivers of
Thailand, Asia. |
Size: |
100cm. ( 3ft. ) |
Temp: |
20-26°C (67-79°F) |
p.H. |
6.0 -7.0. |
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