| Phalacronotus | |
|---|---|
| Metallic sheatfish (Phalacronotus apogon) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Siluridae |
| Genus: |
Phalacronotus Bleeker, 1857 |
| Species | |
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Phalacronotus is a genus of sheatfishes native to Asia
There are currently four recognized species in this genus:
Sheatfishes are some of the catfish species known in Thailand as Pla nuea on (Thai: ปลาเนื้ออ่อน), some of the most highly valued fish kinds in Thai cuisine.