Siluridae

Wallago leerii

Wallago leerii

One Hundred Fifty Centimeters Catfish of Asian Waters

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Southeast Asia
• Elongated
• Large
• Tropical fish

Wallagonia leerii, also known as the Tapah and formerly the striped wallago catfish is a species of catfish native to Southeast Asia. Its habitat ranges from the river drainages of Thailand through the Malayan peninsula to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. It can grow up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in length and weigh up to 150 kg (330 lb).