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Metallic sheatfish (Phalacronotus apogon)
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Siluridae

Metallic sheatfish

Phalacronotus apogon

One Hundred Thirty Centimeters Catfish of Asian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Asia (unspecified)
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Metallic sheatfish is a migratory fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 130 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Catfishes
Family
Siluridae
Genus
Phalacronotus
Body shape
elongated
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