Pimelodidae

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The Pimelodidae, commonly known as the long-whiskered catfishes, are a family of catfishes (order Siluriformes).

All species of Pimelodidae are found in South America and the lower Isthmian region. Their range reaches from South America and Panama north to southernmost Mexico.

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The Pimelodidae, commonly known as the long-whiskered catfishes, are a family of catfishes (order Siluriformes).

All species of Pimelodidae are found in South America and the lower Isthmian region. Their range reaches from South America and Panama north to southernmost Mexico.

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Redtail catfish

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

The redtail catfish, Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, is a pimelodid (long-whiskered) catfish. In Venezuela, it is known as cajaro, in Guyana, it is known as a banana catfish, and in Brazil, it is known as pirarara, stemming from the Tupi language...

Pimelodus pictus

Pimelodus pictus, also known as the pictus cat or pictus catfish, is a small (11.0 centimetres (4.3 in) TL) member of the catfish family Pimelodidae, native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins and commonly kept as a pet in freshwater aquariums....

Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum

Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum or barred sorubim or barred catfish is a species of long-whiskered catfish native to the Suriname, Corantijn and Essequibo. The nocturnal predator feeds mainly on other fish and crabs. Females reach a more notable size....

Gilded catfish

Zungaro zungaro

The gilded catfish or jau (Zungaro zungaro) is a South American catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Pimelodidae. It is also known as manguruyu or black manguruyu.

Calophysus macropterus

Calophysus macropterus (also known as the Piracatinga, Vulture Catfish, or Zamurito) is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the monotypic genus Calophysus of the family Pimelodidae.This fish has also been placed in its own family,...

Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum

Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum, the tiger sorubim, tiger shovelnose or caparari is a species of long-whiskered catfish native to the Amazon Basin in South America.The largest individuals of this species grows to 130 cm (51 in) in total length. Although...

Pimelodus pohli

Pimelodus pohli is a species of catfish belonging to the family Pimelodidae. It is only found in the São Francisco River, Brazil, and its tributaries.Smaller, younger members of this species (under 10.0 centimetres (3.9 in) standard length) have the...

Pseudoplatystoma corruscans

Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, the spotted sorubim, is a species of long-whiskered catfish native to the São Francisco and Paraná—Paraguay River basins in South America. This species grows to a length of 166 centimetres (65 in) TL.