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Redtail Catfish.
(Phractocephalus hemioliopterus).

Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus).

Other Common Names:
Pirarara.
Rødhalet Malle.

Identification:
Brown back with black spots, white sides and belly.
Large red tail and red edge on the black dorsal fin.
Flat and wide head with long whiskers.

Typical Location:
At the bottom of the deeper waters in rivers, streams and lakes.
Can occasionally be seen "sun bathing" near the surface.

Fishing Methods:
Live bait fishing with crab or small fish.
Bottom fishing with chicken liver.

Fighting Characteristics:
An extreamly powerful fish that just keeps on pulling.

Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
If there is a freshwater bulldog in this world, this would be it!


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