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Redtail catfish - Phractocephalus hemioliopterus Pairi Daiza, Aug 2014. Belgium,Geotagged,Phractocephalus hemioliopterus,Redtail catfish,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Redtail catfish - Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

Pairi Daiza, Aug 2014.

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The Redtail catfish

The redtail catfish, ''Phractocephalus hemioliopterus'', is a pimelodid catfish. In Venezuela it is known as cajaro and in Brazil it is known as pirarara. It is the only extant species of the genus ''Phractocephalus''. This fish is a common aquarium fish.

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Similar species: Catfishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jan 4, 2022. Captured Aug 31, 2014 18:14 in HVPP+2W Brugelette, Belgium.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/3.4
  • 10/60s
  • ISO800
  • 4mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.