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Brachyplatystoma platynema Boulenger, 1898 Slobbering catfish |
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photo by
IBAMA |
| Family: | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. | |||
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| Biology: | Appears to migrate during high water or flood season. Nothing is known of its feeding habits (Ref. 6868). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||