Home/Store/Fish Out of Stock
Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca chaca)

Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca chaca)

$30.00
Sold out
was $50.00 Save 40%
Price of shipping is not included.
Size
Sold out
Save this fish to my favorites.
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
No reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.
Share this product with your friends
ShareSharePin it
Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca chaca)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 Frogmouth Catfish (Chaca chaca)

The Frogmouth Catfish is a fascinating and unusual freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. Known for its wide, flattened mouth resembling a frog’s, it is an ambush predator that relies on camouflage and stealth to catch prey. Its unique appearance makes it a sought-after species for specialist aquarists.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Frogmouth Catfish
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Chaca chaca
  • 🧬 Family: Chacidae
  • 🌎 Origin: Southeast Asia — Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🐟 Ambush predator — sits motionless buried in substrate waiting for prey
  • 🦷 Feeds on small fish and invertebrates
  • ⚠️ Generally sedentary and slow-moving
  • 🤝 Can be kept with similarly sized peaceful species

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger
  • 🪨 Soft substrate for burying, plenty of hiding spots
  • 💨 Moderate filtration, low water flow preferred

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • Carnivorous — live or frozen small fish, shrimp, and invertebrates

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Frogmouth Catfish
🧬 Scientific Name Chaca chaca
🌍 Origin Southeast Asia
📏 Max Size Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Ambush predator, sedentary
🛁 Tank Size 30+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous
🐠 Ideal For Specialist aquarists, peaceful community tanks with compatible species

📝 Snippet

  • The Frogmouth Catfish (Chaca chaca) is a unique ambush predator known for its wide, frog-like mouth and camouflaging behavior.
  • Best suited for specialist hobbyists who can provide a soft substrate and calm tank environment.
Show More
Below are fish you may also like.
Wild Caught
L027 Xingu Royal Pleco - (Panaque cf. armbrusteri xingu)
L027 Xingu Royal Pleco - (Panaque cf. armbrusteri xingu)
L027 Xingu Royal Pleco - (Panaque cf. armbrusteri xingu)
Price of shipping is not included.
$200.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L333 King Tiger Pleco - (Hypancistrus Seideli) Special
L333 King Tiger Pleco - (Hypancistrus Seideli) Special
L333 King Tiger Pleco - (Hypancistrus Seideli) Special
Price of shipping is not included.
$150.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L474 Cinaruco Zebra Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)
L474 Cinaruco Zebra Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)
L474 Cinaruco Zebra Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Lemon Jake Peacock Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Lemon Jake Peacock Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Lemon Jake Peacock Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$65.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Red Flagtail Prochilodus - (Semaprochilodus insignis)
Red Flagtail Prochilodus - (Semaprochilodus insignis)
Red Flagtail Prochilodus - (Semaprochilodus insignis)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $50.00
Save 10%
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L146 Bola Pleco For Sale Online
L232 Bola Pleco - (Peckoltichthys bachi)
L232 Bola Pleco - (Peckoltichthys bachi)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $55.00
Save 9%
$50.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Platinum Elephant-Snout Fish - (Mormyrus kannume)
Platinum Elephant-Snout Fish - (Mormyrus kannume)
Platinum Elephant-Snout Fish - (Mormyrus kannume)
Price of shipping is not included.
$1 000.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L162 Clown Pleco - (Panaqolus maccus)
L162 Clown Pleco - (Panaqolus maccus)
L162 Clown Pleco - (Panaqolus maccus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L091 Three Beacon Pleco/Redfin Blackspot Pleco - (Leporacanthicus triactis)
L091 Three Beacon Pleco/Redfin Blackspot Pleco - (Leporacanthicus triactis)
L091 Three Beacon Pleco/Redfin Blackspot Pleco - (Leporacanthicus triactis)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $50.00
Save 10%
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Albino Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca Chaca)
Albino Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca Chaca)
Albino Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca Chaca)
Price of shipping is not included.
$1 200.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Indo Datnoid - (Datnioides microlepis)
Indo Datnoid - (Datnioides microlepis)
Indo Datnoid - (Datnioides microlepis)
Price of shipping is not included.
$250.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L347 Caiman Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys sp.)
L347 Caiman Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys sp.)
L347 Caiman Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$150.00
Out of stock
  • Search for Fish
  • My Account
  • Track Orders
  • Favorite Fish.
  • Fish Shopping Bag
Powered by Lightspeed
Display prices in:USD
Skip to main content
ENES
Menu
Home
Shop For Fish
Terms & Conditions/FAQ
Shipping & Payments
About Us
Contact Us
© Jasons Plecos & Cichlids LLC 2017-2025
Language:
ENES
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyShipping & Payment InfoReturn PolicyQuarantine Your FishReport abuse
Powered by Lightspeed