General information Synodontis njassae is a freshwater catfish species that is native to Lake Malawi in Africa. It has a distinctive elongated body with a brownish-grey coloration and a pattern of small black spots on its body and fins.
General information The Even Spotted Squeaker, or Synodontis petricola, is a freshwater catfish species that belongs to the family Mochokidae. They are native to the rocky waters of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. They have a distinctive appearance with a black body and white spots that are evenly distributed. Their bodies are elongated and flattened,…
General information The Lima Shovelnose Catfish is a freshwater catfish found in South America, specifically the Amazon, Essequibo, and Orinoco River basins. They have a sleek and elongated body with a brown to gray coloration and distinctive white spots on their sides. They are a popular game fish and are also kept in home aquariums.
General information The Sorubimichthys planiceps is commonly referred to as the firewood catfish due to there not being much value in eating them so instead many times they are dried up and used as firewood instead.
General information Tiger Sorubim is a large freshwater fish species that belongs to the family Pimelodidae. They can grow up to 48 inches in length and weigh over 60 pounds. Tiger Sorubim is a carnivorous species that feeds on other fish, crustaceans, and insects. They are often kept in large aquariums or ponds, and require…
General information The Barred sorubim, also known as the Barred catfish or Tiger shovelnose catfish, is a freshwater fish belonging to the family Pimelodidae. It is native to South America, specifically the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It is a popular game fish and aquarium fish due to its attractive appearance and large size. The…
General information The Sturgeon Catfish, or Platystomatichthys sturio, is a freshwater catfish species that is native to South America. They can grow up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length and weigh up to 20 kilograms (44 pounds). In the wild, they are typically found in rivers and streams, and are known for their large,…
General information The Ornate Pimelodus is a freshwater catfish that is native to South America. It has a distinctive appearance with a slender, elongated body and a pointed snout. The body is covered in dark brown to black spots that contrast with a light-colored base. The fins are also marked with dark spots or bars….
General information The Sailfin Pimelodus is a species of catfish known for its distinctive sail-like dorsal fin. They are a large species, growing up to 24 inches (60 cm) in length, and can live up to 10 years in captivity. Sailfin Pimelodus are generally peaceful and can be kept in a community aquarium with other…
General information Leiarius marmoratus is a freshwater catfish species that is native to South America. It is a large and heavily armored catfish that can grow up to 1 meter in length. It has a distinctive marbled pattern on its body, which gives it its common names.