Yarrelli Goonch Catfish (Bagarius yarrelli)

Yarrelli Goonch Catfish (Bagarius yarrelli)Goonch Catfish (Bagarius yarrelli) Description: The Goonch Catfish, scientifically known as Bagarius yarrelli, is one of the most powerful and intimidating freshwater predators available in the aquarium trade. Native to fast flowing rivers across India and Nepal, this species is built for life in strong currents, with a flattened body, wide head, and immense strength. Juveniles may appear manageable, but this fish quickly develops into a massive apex

The Goonch Catfish

The South American lungfish is the single species of lungfish found in swamps and slow-moving waters of the Amazon

Fish fillet

The thick and fleshy lips bear small papillae without barbels

Though it shares a comparable body shape with the true gars

Native to Southeast Asia

ambush predator which will lay partially buried in the substrate ready to snatch any prey item which passes within reach

Unlike most domesticated angelfish

shark-like body with a deeply forked tail

not many fish species will ever bother them

It is sometimes seen in the aquarium trade

Best kept with fish that can match its size and activity level