Belodontichthys dinema WICKED CAT!

[chefrific]

Came across a very wicked species of catfish, Belodontichthys dinema. It has a pretty nasty set of teeth on it as well. I was just curious if anyone has ever seen these for sell or has ever kept any. See pics.

 

[mkman]

sure looks nice, I don't think I have ever seen them come in.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

interesting cat looks similar to those in the wallago genus

 

[chefrific]

interesting cat looks similar to those in the wallago genus

I agree, but this one is a great deal smaller than a wallago which would make it more ideal for a tank (I think).

 

[JakeH]

Did you come across this in the trade somewhere? Where did you come across it?

 

[fishlover88]

someone on here has one of those. or an ex member or something. Ive seen that fish and heard the name before. and not just because i keep An encyclopedia to fresh and saltwater catfish next to my bed

 

[chefrific]

Did you come across this in the trade somewhere? Where did you come across it?

I saw this fish on an Asian fish site. Then looked it up at planet catfish. Would love to get my hands on one of these.

 

[shamrock]

How large do they get?

 

[Wet Whiskers]

Haven't see that cat before. He's got a gnarly set of chompers on him.

BTW Chefrific, I love your avatar. That totally cracks me up. Cue the Barry White...

 

[chefrific]

How large do they get?

According to planet catfish 23.4 inches is the max.

and thanks wetwhiskers... I've gotten several comments on my avatar. I makes me chuckle too.