Irwini Catfish (Megalodoras uranoscopus) Sizes:13 -14 inches This species grows to a

This species grows to a length of 16 inches

Avoid: Small fish that can be eaten

flat and elongated with an arched back

As this beautiful fish matures it develops elongated spines on the dorsal fin that have a thread-like appearance

which dissappear the older the fish get

Irwini Catfish (Megalodoras uranoscopus) Sizes:13 -14 inches This species grows to aA unique and heavily armored catfish found throughout the Amazon and its tributaries, the Irwins Catfish or Giant Raphael Catfish is typically a gentle giant in the aquarium, ignoring most fish and being well protected from even the most aggressive tankmates. In the wild, their diet largely consists of aquatic snails, crustaceans, fruit and vegetation, but they will readily accept almost any sinking food. A great scavenger to help manage leftover food