Redtail catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus). Close up of the head of a redtail catfish showing its large mouth and sensory barbels, which it uses

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Redtail catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus). Close up of the head of a redtail catfish showing its large mouth and sensory barbels, which it uses to find prey.

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Size: 5132px × 3408px
Photo credit: © CHRIS HELLIER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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