Platysilurus malarmo Schultz, 1944
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Max. size:  70 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 20
Distribution:  South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on other fishes (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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