Giant Vulture Catfish

Vulture Catfish

The Mota Catfish, or vulture catfish,  is wild caught in Venezuela around the Orinoco River basin and sports a light silver body with a black leopard pattern and long whiskers. Considered "monster fish" these exotic catfish only grow to 16 inches and are actually good tank mates in a large aggressive aquarium. Mota catfish will eat small livebearers, frozen food and pellet food.

NOTE: Our current giant Mota was born with only one eye! So we offer this at a big discount. Otherwise healthy!

• Scientific name: Calophysus macropterus
• Origin: Brazil
• Lifespan: 30 years
• Max size: 16 inches
• Food: Frozen, live feeders, pellets, everything
• Shipping Size: Approx. 5 inches