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Phractocephalus sp. hybrid (2)

Image contributors to this species:

Chris Ralph (2)

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Relevant Information:

As far as we know, this is a hybrid cross between Phractocephalus hemioliopterus (Redtail Cat) and a Pseudoplatystoma species, possibly P. corruscans, but more than likely P. tigrinum. Remarks: Hybrid is the progeny of two individuals belonging to different species; the progeny of two individuals belonging to different subspecies of the same species are not hybrids.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Pimelodidae

Distribution:

South America: Also found in Asia, mainly Thailand.

Size:

90.0cm. (3ft.) but could reach 110.0cm (4ft)

Temp:

20-26°C (67-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Family: Pimelodidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails

Phractocephalus sp. hybrid (2)
Phractocephalus x Pseudoplatystoma

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