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Family Order: Siluriformes 🍽️ 20 Edible

Callichthyidae

Species
162
Genera
8
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Avg Trophic
2.98
Threatened
1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
55 spp.
Venezuela
17 spp.
Colombia
14 spp.
Ecuador
11 spp.
Peru
9 spp.
Bolivia
6 spp.
Mexico
6 spp.
Guyana
5 spp.
GF
5 spp.
Argentina
4 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

omnivore
100%
1
Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
3 m

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
162

🛡️ Conservation Status Distribution

LC
DD
Least Concern 120
Near Threatened 8
Vulnerable 5
Endangered 1
Data Deficient 17