Red Tailed Catfish
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The redtail catfish, Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, is a pimelodid (long-whiskered) catfish named for its red or orange caudal fin. In Venezuela it is known as cajaro and in Brazil it is known as pirarara.[1] It is the only extant species of the genus Phractocephalus. This fish originates from South America. Despite reaching a large size, this fish is a common aquarium fish.
Links:
- Animal World: Red-tailed Catfish
- Southeastern Outdoors – Red-tailed Catfish
- The Tropical Tank: Red-tailed catfish
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