Flatwhiskered catfish (Pinirampus pirinampu)

Scientific name: Pinirampus pirinampu Spix & Agassiz, 1829

The Flatwhiskered catfish (Pinirampus pirinampu) is a freshwater fish of the family Pimelodidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: South America, Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paran? basins.

Flatwhiskered catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in schools. Feeds on benthic animals. Known from a temperatures ranging from 24-29 ?C, pH range of 5-9, and an alkalinity range of 42-142.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pinirampus pirinampu
Family: Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 120
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25 demersal; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paran? basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)