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Genus Family: Pimelodidae 🍽️ 4 Edible ⚠️ 1 Venomous

Pimelodus

Species
35
Max Length
57 cm
Max Weight
2.4 kg
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.28
Threatened
1

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Pimelodidae
Genus
Pimelodus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
34
🌊 Marine
1

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 26
Vulnerable 2
Critically Endangered 1
Data Deficient 5

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Colombia
4 spp.
Brazil
4 spp.
Argentina
3 spp.
Venezuela
3 spp.
Suriname
2 spp.
Paraguay
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Bolivia
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
GF
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

detritivore
100%
1