Trans-Andean shovelnose catfish

Sorubim cuspicaudus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

80.0 cm

Family

Pimelodidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	80.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Family	Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish)
Species	Sorubim cuspicaudus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Trans-Andean shovelnose catfish get?

Trans-Andean shovelnose catfish can grow up to 80.0 cm long.

What family does Trans-Andean shovelnose catfish belong to?

Trans-Andean shovelnose catfish (Sorubim cuspicaudus) belongs to the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).