Porthole shovelnose catfish

Hemisorubim platyrhynchos

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Weight

2.67 kg

Family

Pimelodidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Weight	2.67 kg

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Family	Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish)
Species	Hemisorubim platyrhynchos

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Porthole shovelnose catfish get?

Porthole shovelnose catfish can grow up to 2.67 kg.

What family does Porthole shovelnose catfish belong to?

Porthole shovelnose catfish (Hemisorubim platyrhynchos) belongs to the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).