Porochilus is a genus of eeltail catfishes native to Australia and New Guinea.
There are currently four recognized species in this genus:[1]
P. meraukensis grows to 24 centimetres (9 in) TL, while P. obbesi grows to 12 cm (5 in) TL.[2][3]
P. meraukensis is found in quiet backwaters or in well vegetated, swampy lagoons and lakes.[2] 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.[3]
Porochilus is a genus of eeltail catfishes native to Australia and New Guinea.
