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Vulture Catfish
The Mota Catfish, or vulture catfish, is wild caught in Venezuela around the Orinoco River basin and sports a light silver body with a black leopard pattern and long whiskers. Considered "monster fish" these exotic catfish only grow to 16 inches and are actually good tank mates in a large aggressive aquarium. Mota catfish will eat small livebearers, frozen food and pellet food.
NOTE: Our current giant Mota was born with only one eye! So we offer this at a big discount. Otherwise healthy!
- Scientific name: Calophysus macropterus
- Origin: Brazil
- Lifespan: 30 years
- Max size: 16 inches
- Food: Frozen, live feeders, pellets, everything
- Shipping Size: Approx. 5 inches
Description
Vulture Catfish
The Mota Catfish, or vulture catfish, is wild caught in Venezuela around the Orinoco River basin and sports a light silver body with a black leopard pattern and long whiskers. Considered "monster fish" these exotic catfish only grow to 16 inches and are actually good tank mates in a large aggressive aquarium. Mota catfish will eat small livebearers, frozen food and pellet food.
NOTE: Our current giant Mota was born with only one eye! So we offer this at a big discount. Otherwise healthy!
- Scientific name: Calophysus macropterus
- Origin: Brazil
- Lifespan: 30 years
- Max size: 16 inches
- Food: Frozen, live feeders, pellets, everything
- Shipping Size: Approx. 5 inches
