Flatwhiskered catfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in schools. Feeds on benthic animals . Known from a temperatures ranging from 24-29 °C, pH range of 5-9, and an alkalinity range of 42-142 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flatwhiskered catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flatwhiskered catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flatwhiskered catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paraná basins.
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Flatwhiskered 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 442 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Flatwhiskered catfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flatwhiskered Catfish |
| 🌍CES | anténovec kolumbijský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-barbado · Barbado · Gororoba · Grudado · Piranambu |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сом-пинирамп |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Barba chata · Barba-chata · Mota Blanca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeichthys araguayensis | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus barbancho | Humboldt | 1821 | Heterotypic |
| Pimelodus insignis | Jardine | 1841 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus pirinampu | Spix & Agassiz | 1829 | Synonym |
| Pinirampus agassizii | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Pinirampus pirinampus | Spix & Agassiz | 1829 | Synonym |
| Pinirampus typus | Bleeker | 1862 | Synonym |
| Platynematichthys araguayensis | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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