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Pseudoplatystoma metaense

Pseudoplatystoma metaense

Classification

Pseudoplatystoma is a genus of several South American catfish species of the family Pimelodidae. The species are known by a number of different common names. They typically inhabit major rivers where they prefer the main channels and tend to stay at maximum depth, but some species can also be seen in lakes, flooded forests, and other freshwater habitats.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog