Zebra catfish (Brachyplatystoma juruense)

Scientific name: Brachyplatystoma juruense Boulenger, 1898

The Zebra catfish (Brachyplatystoma juruense) is a freshwater fish of the family Pimelodidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: South America, Amazon and Orinoco River basin.

Zebra catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Brachyplatystoma juruense
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: Amazon and Orinoco River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)