Pseudoplatystoma corruscans

6. July 2007

The rarely traded largest shovelnose catfish Pseudoplatysoma corruscans originates from the Rio Sao Francisco in Brazil. This predator becomes quite large (approx. 180cm) and heavy (100 kg). They like to stay in groups and socialize well with rays, big charazins, cichlids or other catfishes.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

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Herkunft Brasilien