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Red Tail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Siluriformes›Pimelodidae
📍 Amazon & Orinoco Basins, South America
Striking catfish with a vivid orange-red tail contrasting with a dark grey body. Often purchased as a cute 4-inch juvenile — it grows to 4 feet. Only suitable for public aquariums. An irresponsible but common trade fish.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- diet
- carnivore/large prey
- maxSize
- 48 inches
- minTankSize
- 1000 gallons
- temperature
- 73–84°F (23–29°C)
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Temperature
73–84°F
23–29°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
79°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Mar high)