Duopalatinus peruanus

Duopalatinus peruanus

Catfish beneath the Amazon Basin

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Duopalatinus peruanus is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Pimelodidae
Genus: Duopalatinus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

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