| Family: | Pimelodidae |
| Species: |
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus |
| Common Name: |
Redtail Catfish |
| Size: | Up to 48 inches (122 cm) |
| Note: | Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Rio Negro, Venezuela, Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: | 120 gallon for young, public aquarium for adults. |
| Diet: | Carnivore. |
| Behavior: | Predatory. |
| Water: | 68 – 79°F (20 – 26°C) pH range: 5.8 – 6.8; dH range: 10 |
| Care: | Difficult. |
| Communities: | Cannot be kept with smaller fish. |
| Suitability: | Poor, grows to large for the home aquaria. |
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