| Family: |
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Appears to migrate during high water or flood season. Nothing is known of its feeding habits (Ref. 6868). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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