Leiarius marmoratus

photo by Small, F.

Family:	Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Max. size:	100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 12 kg
Environment:	demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 15
Distribution:	South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Inhabits riverbeds, deep wells and lakes (Ref. 54668). Young or sub-adults form large schools (Ref. 54668). Prefers to lay over rock and tree trunks during the day, being more active at sunrise, sunset and night (Ref. 54668). Can reach a little more than 100 cm length (Ref. 54668).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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