Flatwhiskered Catfish
NameFlatwhiskered Catfish
Scientific NameWallago attu
Common NamesFlatwhiskered Catfish, Wallago, Freshwater Shark, Boal
FamilySiluridae
OriginAsia, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)60
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Flatwhiskered Catfish is a massive, highly predatory freshwater fish native to large river systems across Asia. Characterized by its elongated, silvery body, large mouth, and prominent, flattened barbels, it is an apex predator. Due to its immense adult size and aggressive nature, this species is only suitable for expert aquarists with extremely large, specialized tanks or outdoor ponds.
