Pseudoplatystoma corruscans (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) Spotted sorubim |
photo by
Timm, C.D. |
Family: | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 166 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 100 kg | |||
Environment: | demersal, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | South America: São Francisco and Paraná River basins. | |||
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Biology: | Feeds mainly on fishes (Ref. 26762). Utilized for human consumption (Ref. 4537). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.12.93 |
Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 20.11.08 |
Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 08.08.94 |