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Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Redtail Catfish

Photographer: Susan Middleton
Collection: CalAcademy

ID: 1348 3162 2867 0012 (2003-07-01)

INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO

date of photo 1984

this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected

photo location San Francisco,CA

animal's place of origin not provided

notes California Academy of Sciences, Steinhart Aquarium

CalAcademy slide # 400cx3_0007

photo category: Animal - Fish

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL

common names Redtail Catfish (FishBase, ITIS )

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Reviewed by Joseph W. Dougherty Nov 10, 2003

Action: changed name from "Unknown" to "Phractocephalus hemioliopterus "

Reviewer's comments:

"Common name is "redtail catfish." Origin: Brazil, Rio Negro, Venezuela

Lifespan & size: 15 years, will reach up to 3 feet in length (with a hearty appetite to match).
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