Luciopimelodus pati (Valenciennes, 1835) Pati |
photo by
Sverlij, S. |
Family: | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 103 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal | |||
Distribution: | South America: La Plata and Blanco River basins. | |||
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Biology: | Found in rivers, mostly in turbid and deep waters with moderate current. Carnivorous (Ref. 79585). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 08.08.94 |
Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 09.06.15 |
Checked by: Lundberg, John G. - 10.11.01 |