51.25. pg_foreign_table

51.25. `pg_foreign_table`
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## 51.25. `pg_foreign_table` #

The catalog `pg_foreign_table` contains auxiliary information about foreign tables. A foreign table is primarily represented by a `pg_class` entry, just like a regular table. Its `pg_foreign_table` entry contains the information that is pertinent only to foreign tables and not any other kind of relation.

Table 51.25. `pg_foreign_table` Columns

Column Type Description
`ftrelid` `oid` (references `pg_class`.`oid`) The OID of the `pg_class` entry for this foreign table
`ftserver` `oid` (references `pg_foreign_server`.`oid`) OID of the foreign server for this foreign table
`ftoptions` `text[]` Foreign table options, as “keyword=value” strings

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