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Redtail Catfish


Fish Information

Species

Redtail Catfish

Scientific Name

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Catfishes

Lifestyle

Demersal

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

A catfish found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. Reaches up to 97.5 pounds, 53 inches.

Found at Amazon River.














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