Chacidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Chaca bankanensis, Angler Catfish. Aaron Norman
[edit] Overview
Also known as Frogmouth Catfishes, these unusual fishes are heavily camouflaged with broad, flattened heads, tiny eyes,and huge mouths, making them formidible ambush predators.
A Chaca catfish may use its maxillary barbels to "fish" for smaller prey.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: SQUAREHEAD & ANGLER CATFISHES
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 1 | 1 |
| Species | 2 | 1 |
Reference: Fishes of the World
Facts about ChacidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Freshwater Fishes + |
| Common name | SQUAREHEAD & ANGLER CATFISHES + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Image credit | AN + |
| Native range | Asia + |
| Reference | Fishes of the World + |
| Text credit | JSN + |