| Family: |
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
134.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 44 kg |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6.80000019073486; dH range: 10, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on fish, crabs and fruits (Ref. 6868). The species is introduced but not established in Florida. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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