Melanistic Black Panda Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) Gar and are thus not widely

and are thus not widely enjoyed

These beautiful species typically don't pass 13 - 14 inches

Mississippi

they are a very popular choice for smaller aquariums

This species will grow to a maximum size of 2

Melanistic Black Panda Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) Gar and are thus not widelyThis is a color morph where the fish is showing excessive and or more then normal black coloration to the point where is fish is almost all black. The name Panda implies the black and white color of the fish. The ratio of black and white can vary from fish to fish. Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, or redtail catfish, are often known as the vacuums of the tank that will not only eat anything they can fit in their mouth that looks appetizing but also