Leopard catfish (Perrunichthys perruno)

Species facts

Scientific name

Perrunichthys perruno

Family

Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)

Order

Siluriformes (Catfish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

60.0

Environment

Freshwater; demersal

Climate

Tropical

Distribution

South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)