Wallago hexanema
Wallago hexanema
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Freshwater
Family
Overview
Wallago hexanema is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae (Sheatfish), in the order Siluriformes.
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Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Order | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Family | Siluridae (Sheatfish) |
| Species | Wallago hexanema |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 六丝叉尾鲶 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does Wallago hexanema belong to?
Wallago hexanema (Wallago hexanema) belongs to the family Siluridae (Sheatfish) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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