Redtail Mal

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

The redfin is a large fish that can grow up to 1.8 meters long and weigh up to 80 kg. It is omnivorous and needs a diet high in protein. In the wild, it eats anything it can find, such as fish, crustaceans, insects and fruits. The fish originates from the Amazon, Orinoco and Essequibo river basins in South America.