👉 Prosthetopteryx is a genus of fish in the family Prostechidae, commonly known as the catfish or freshwater eels. These fish are native to many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. They have a long, flexible body with eight pairs of pectoral fins, which they use for swimming and maneuvering through water. The head is typically covered in scales that protect it from harmful water currents. Prosthetopteryx