schilbeid catfish

Also known as: Schilbeidae

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    In ostariophysan: Annotated classification

    Family Schilbeidae (schilbeid catfishes) Similar to Siluridae, but with adipose fin usually present and spine in dorsal fin. Food fishes. Size to 2.3 metres (about 8 feet), 110 kg (240 pounds). Asia and Africa. About 25 genera, 56 species. Families Amblycipitidae (torrent catfishes) Mountain streams of southern…

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