Porochilus


Porochilus is a genus of eeltail catfishes native to Australia and New Guinea.

Species

There are currently four recognized species in this genus:Porochilus argenteus Porochilus meraukensis Porochilus obbesi Weber, 1913
  • ''Porochilus rendahli''

Description

P. meraukensis grows to 24 centimetres TL, while P. obbesi grows to 12 cm TL.

Habitat

P. meraukensis is found in quiet backwaters or in well vegetated, swampy lagoons and lakes. P. obbesi lives in slow-flowing streams, backwaters, swamps and lily lagoons, usually among aquatic weeds such as eelgrass; it is also found in lakes. P. obbesi feeds on insects, prawns and mollusks.