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Pimelodus pictus Steindachner, 1876 Pictus cat |
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photo by
Landines, M. |
| Family: | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. | |||
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| Biology: | Aquarium keeping: not recommended for home aquariums; minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). Average life span in captivity is said to be 4-8 yrs (https://aquaticmag.com/freshwater/fish/pictus-catfish-information/). In one case, this catfish lasted 18 yrs (1999-2017) in an aquarium (Roel Hurkens |
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||