| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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