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Genus Family: Pimelodidae

Megalonema

Species
8
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.83
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Pimelodidae
Genus
Megalonema

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
8

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 6
Data Deficient 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Venezuela
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Bolivia
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
Colombia
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.
Brazil
1 spp.