Nickname: Redtail Catfish (SA) Scientific Name:Phractocephalus hemioliopterus Maximum Length: Up to 4–5 feet (120–150 cm) in the wild; 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) in captivity Favorite Things: Huge aquariums or ponds, hiding spaces (when young), and a diet of fish, shrimp, earthworms, pellets, and other meaty foods Best Buddies:None or other large, robust fish in appropriately sized setups; will eat anything small enough to swallow
