| Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) |
| 120 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,680.0 g |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 25, potamodromous |
| South America: Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paraná basins. |
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| Occurs in schools. Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9084). Known from a temperatures ranging from 24-29 °C, pH range of 5-9, and an alkalinity range of 42-142 (Ref. 9110). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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