£25.00
The redtail catfish is a very fast-growing, extremely large freshwater fish.
It is one of the most attractive members of the catfish family.
In the wild, it inhabits large rivers, streams and lakes and is native to the Amazon and large waters throughout South America.
Size 2inch in stock
For more information see the description section below.
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They are mostly dark grey/brown along the top side of their body with small dark scattered spots and a paler yellow/white wavy white band which stretches down both sides of its body.
It has a cylindrically shaped body, with a flat belly and a laterally compressed tail.
The top of the dorsal and caudal fin are a red-orange colour, and it has three pairs of long barbels; two on the lower jaw, and one of the upper jaw.
It is also known as the flat-nosed catfish, RTCs, the antenna catfish and the banana catfish.
It originated from the South American and Amazonian rivers and can be found in Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and other neighbouring countries.
They have a long lifespan and can live in excess of 15 years if cared for correctly.
