The yellowhead catfish is a type of bagrid catfish. It is also known as Tachysure fulvidraco Where korean bull. It is mainly found in East Asia, from Siberia to China, Laos, Korea and Vietnam.
It can be found in lakes and riverbeds in these places. However, read below for more information on this fish.
Characteristics of yellowhead catfish
Yellowhead catfish can reach a maximum length of around 34.5cm, but are much more common around 8cm in length. They have a total of 2 dorsal spines, 7 soft dorsal rays and 19-20 soft anal rays.
The average body weight can vary depending on their age with a maximum recorded weight of 3 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Diet
The yellowhead catfish feeds mainly on insects, molluscs and occasionally small bottom fish.
reproduction
A male yellowhead catfish digs a hole in a clay bottom. The males are reported to guard the eggs and larvae in the nest.
Advantages
These fish are mainly used for food. It is a very important food fish in its region.
Special Notes
The yellowhead catfish is an important food fish and is mainly used as food. But it is a secondary component of commercial fish farming.
It is a species of freshwater fish and non-migratory. They prefer and grow well between 16°C and 25°C.
However, check out the full breed profile of this fish species below.
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Last name | yellow head |
Kingdom | animal |
phylum | chords |
To classify | Actinopterygia |
order | Siluriformes |
A family | killer whales |
Gender | Takhizur |
see | T. fulvidraco |
Binomial name | Tachysure fulvidraco |
Other names | Also known as Tachysurus fulvidraco or Korean goby. |
Purpose of the breed | Mainly food |
Special Notes | Found in lakes and river channels in its native region, it is an important food fish but a minor component of commercial fisheries, a freshwater, non-migratory fish species used primarily for food. |
The weight | The maximum recorded weight is 3 kg. |
Breeding method | Natural |
climatic tolerance | native climate |
skin color | yellow |
scarcity | general |
Availablity | Asia |
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