General information The Oil catfish is a freshwater catfish that is native to South America, specifically the Amazon River Basin. It has a distinctive appearance, with a long and slender body, a flattened head, and a long and pointed snout. The body is covered with a smooth and oily skin, which gives this species its…
General information The Midnight catfish is a freshwater catfish native to South America, specifically the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It has a sleek and slender body with a dark brown to black coloration, which gives this species its common name. They are nocturnal and typically spend their days hiding in caves or under rocks.
General information Asterophysus batrachus is a freshwater catfish species that is native to South America. It has a large, flattened head with a wide mouth that it uses to swallow its prey whole, giving it the common name Gulper Catfish.
General information The Bottlenose catfish (Ageneiosus marmoratus) is a freshwater fish species belonging to the family Ageneiosidae, native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America. It is also known by other common names such as marbled headstander, marbled catfish, and Granulated catfish. The species can reach up to 50 cm (20 inches)…
General information The Spotted Raphael Catfish is a peaceful and attractive species that can make a great addition to a community aquarium. They are nocturnal and prefer to hide during the day, so providing plenty of hiding spots and caves is important. They can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length and have…
General information Banjo catfish, also known as the armored catfish, is a freshwater species belonging to the family Aspredinidae. These catfish are native to the Amazon basin in South America and are commonly found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and flooded forests. They are a small catfish species that grow up to 8 cm in length.
General information The Blue whale catfish, scientific name Cetopsis coecutiens, is a freshwater species belonging to the Cetopsidae family. It is also known as the "Whale Catfish" due to its large size and elongated body shape. They are commonly found in the Amazon basin and other South American rivers. They are a popular species for…
General information Ariopsis seemanni requires a very large tank due to its size and active swimming habits of this fish, they grow up to 20″ in length. While at the pet store they are typically found in the freshwater fish section they are actually a brackish water fish that starts off in freshwater and migrates…
General information The Chao Phraya Giant Shark (Pangasius sanitwongsei) is a freshwater catfish native to the Chao Phraya and Mekong river basins in Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Giant Pangasius, Paroon Shark, or Siamese Shark. As its name suggests, it is a large fish that can grow up to 3 meters (10…
General information The Black Shark Catfish is a large freshwater fish species native to Southeast Asia, including the Mekong River basin. It is also known as the Iridescent Shark or Sutchi Catfish. It belongs to the family Pangasiidae, and is a popular food fish, as well as an ornamental fish for aquariums. The Black Shark…