Family: |
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) |
Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5,500.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Upper Paraná and Uruguay River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Carnivorous (Ref. 79585). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 June 2023 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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