Catfish
Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum
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Brackish
Overview
Catfish (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum) is a brackish-water fish of the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 130 cm, with a maximum published weight of 17 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 130.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 17.0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
水质类型
Brackish
钓鱼信息
游钓鱼种
是
Taxonomy
| 目 | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| 科 | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish) |
| 物种 | Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum |
常见问题
How big does Catfish get?
Catfish can grow up to 130.0 cm long and weigh 17.0 kg.
Where is Catfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Catfish belong to?
Catfish (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum) belongs to the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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