Redtail catfish
A species of Redtail catfish Scientific name : Phractocephalus hemioliopterus Genus : Redtail catfish
Redtail catfish, A species of Redtail catfish
Botanical name: Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Genus: Redtail catfish
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Redtail catfish is an ancient fish from the freshwaters of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo rivers in South America. Phractocephalus hemioliopterus is the only living species within the genus Phractocephalus that dates back to the upper Miocene. Many fossil species belong to this genus as well. Redtail catfish is considered a peaceful fish, and it's often kept in aquariums.
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