Pimelodus coprophagus Schultz, 1944
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Max. size:  25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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