Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Gafftopsail catfish vs Rummy-nose Tetra

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Gafftopsail catfish

Gafftopsail catfish

0.7 m

Human

1.75 m

Rummy-nose Tetra

Rummy-nose Tetra

0.05 m

Gafftopsail catfishRummy-nose Tetra
Weight0.5–2.3 kg0.001–0.002 g
Length30–70 cm4–5 cm
Lifespan5–12 yrs3–6 yrs
Incubation60 days1 days
Offspring15–55 50–200
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernNot Evaluated
Activity PatternNocturnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Wetland, MangroveWetland, Forest
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaSouth America
FamilyAriidaeCharacidae
OrderSiluriformesCharaciformes