| Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) |
| 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
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| Aquarium keeping: not recommended for home aquariums; minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). Average life span in captivity is said to be 4-8 yrs (https://aquaticmag.com/freshwater/fish/pictus-catfish-information/). In one case, this catfish lasted 18 yrs (1999-2017) in an aquarium (Roel Hurkens , Pers. Comm.). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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