Bloch's Catfish
📖 Overview
Bloch's Catfish (Pimelodus blochii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pimelodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bloch's Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bloch's Catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Bloch's Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
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📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Bloch's Catfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Bloch's Catfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Bloch's Catfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bloch's Catfish · Bloch's catfish, Four-lined pimelodus |
| 🇫🇷French | Bagre pimélode, Silure gras, Pimelodus de Bloch · Kalweli · Liku · Wayama |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-amarelo · Bagre-de-areia · Irideca · Mandi-pintado · Mandí cabeça de ferro |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre cogotúo · Barbudo · Nicuro |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimelodus clarias | Bloch | 1782 | Synonym |
| Pseudorhamdia macronema | Bleeker | 1864 | Synonym |
| Pseudorhamdia piscatrix | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
| Silurus clarias | Bloch | 1782 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 52 records indexed .
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