Hypophthalmus marginatus Valenciennes, 1840
photo by Sabaj PĂ©rez, M.H.

Family:  Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Max. size:  56 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 506.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins and major rivers of French Guiana and Suriname.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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