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Catfish (Parapimelodus valenciennis)
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Pimelodidae

Catfish

Parapimelodus valenciennis

Twenty Four Centimeters Silurid Fish of South American Waters

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

Catfish is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 24 cm.

Maximum length
24 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
South America: Paraná River basin.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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