The Yellowhead catfish is a species of bagrid catfish. It is also known as Tachysurus fulvidraco or Korean bullhead. It is mainly found in eastern Asia from Siberia to China, Laos, Korea and Vietnam.
It can be found in lakes and river channels in these areas. However, read some more information about this fish below.
Yellowhead Catfish Characteristics
The Yellowhead catfish can reach a maximum length of around 34.5 cm, but they are much more commonly found to a length of around 8 cm. They have total 2 dorsal spines, 7 dorsal soft rays and 19-20 anal soft rays.
Average live body weight can vary depending on their age with a maximum recorded weight of 3 kg. Photo and info from Wikipedia.
Diet
The Yellowhead catfish are mainly feed on the bottom on insects, molusks and occasionally small fishes.
Breeding
The male Yellowhead catfish dig hole in the clay bottom. And the males have been reported to guard both the eggs and larvae in the nest hole.
Uses
These fishes are mainly used for food. They are very important food fish in their native area.
Special Notes
The Yellowhead catfish is important food fish, and it is used mainly for food. But it is a minor component of commercial fish farming business.
It is a freshwater and non-migratory fish species. They prefer and grow well in temperature between 16°C – 25°C.
However, review full breed profile of this fish species below.
| Name | Yellowhead |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Siluriformes |
| Family | Bagridae |
| Genus | Tachysurus |
| Species | T. fulvidraco |
| Binomial Name | Tachysurus fulvidraco |
| Other Names | Also known as Tachysurus fulvidraco or Korean bullhead |
| Breed Purpose | Mainly food |
| Special Notes | Can be found in lakes and river channels in it’s native area, important food fish, but is a minor component of commercial fisheries, freshwater and non-migratory fish species, used mainly for food |
| Weight | Maximum recorded weight is 3 kg |
| Breeding Method | Natural |
| Climate Tolerance | Native climates |
| Body Color | Yellow |
| Rarity | Common |
| Availability | Asia |
