Butter Catfish and Similar Species
Ompok pabda
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Wallago attu
Wallago attu
Key differences: Wallago attu (Wallago or Boal) is much larger, has a more robust head, and a significantly larger mouth. Its body is less compressed, and the maxillary barbels are even longer, often reaching the caudal fin. Ompok pabda is generally smaller and more slender.
Ompok bimaculatus
Ompok bimaculatus
Key differences: Ompok bimaculatus (Butter Catfish or Pabdah) is very similar but typically has a distinct dark spot on the shoulder region (hence 'bimaculatus' meaning two-spotted, though often only one is prominent). Ompok pabda usually lacks this prominent spot, or it is very faint. O. bimaculatus also tends to have a slightly deeper body and shorter maxillary barbels that usually do not extend beyond the pectoral fin base.
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