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Genus Family: Pimelodidae 🍽️ 3 Edible 🎣 3 Game Fish

Pseudoplatystoma

Species
8
Max Length
182 cm
Max Weight
100.0 kg
Max Lifespan
18 yrs
Avg Trophic
4.33
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Pimelodidae
Genus
Pseudoplatystoma

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
8

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
EN
Least Concern 4
Near Threatened 1
Endangered 3

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
2 spp.
Venezuela
2 spp.
United States
1 spp.
Colombia
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.