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Leiarius marmoratus (Gill, 1870) |
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Small, F. |
| 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: | ||||
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||