Kingdom Animalia Family Pimelodidae Scientific name Luciopimelodus pati Higher classification Luciopimelodus | Order Siluriformes Subfamily Pimelodinae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Genus Luciopimelodus
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888 Similar Catfish, Gilded catfish, Pseudoplatystoma, Prochilodus lineatus, Salminus brasiliensis | ||
Luciopimelodus pati by julian dignall fish at pier aquatics
Luciopimelodus pati is a South American species of freshwater long-whiskered catfish that inhabits the basin of the Río de la Plata and the Blanco River of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Its scientific name originates from its common name patí, though it may be simply referred to as pez gato ("catfish") in Spanish. This species is the only recognized species in its genus.
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- Luciopimelodus pati by julian dignall fish at pier aquatics
- Luciopimelodus pati catfish for huge tanks
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It is found mostly in turbid and deep waters with moderate current. This fish can reach up to 103 centimetres (41 in) TL. This fish is sparingly seen as an aquarium fish.
Luciopimelodus pati catfish for huge tanks
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