Perrunichthys perruno Schultz, 1944

Leopard catfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Pimelodidae
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Common names	Jeta de perro, 佩朗油鲶, Mosaiikkiantennimonni, ... more

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Perrunichthys perruno

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Main reference

Lundberg, J.G. and M.W. Littmann. 2003. (Ref. 36506)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6398)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical

South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.
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Feeds on fishes (Ref. 26543).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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