PhalacronotusPhalacronotus is a genus of sheatfishes native to AsiaSpeciesThere are currently four recognized species in this genus:Phalacronotus apogon Phalacronotus bleekeri Phalacronotus micronemus ''Phalacronotus parvanalis''As foodSheatfishes are some of the catfish species known in Thailand as Pla nuea on, some of the most highly valued fish kinds in Thai cuisine.