Pictus Cat
Pimelodus pictus
Also known as: Pictus Catfish
- Pictus Catfish
Overview
Found in schools, over mud and sandy substrates, in shallow, flowing channels, rivers and their tributaries.
They feed nocturnally on aquatic invertebrates and plants.
South America - Amazon and Orinoco River Basins
Common in the Aquarium trade.
These fish also omit a squeaking sound, hence the name.
How to identify
- Behaviour
- makes soundsnocturnalschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Country only · 2
Found in schools, over mud and sandy substrates, in shallow, flowing channels, rivers and their tributaries.
Adult photos 2
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