FishincSpecies catalog
Gilded catfish
Zungaro zungaro
Gilded catfish (Zungaro zungaro) belongs to the family Pimelodidae. Habitat: fresh water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Zungaro zungaro |
|---|---|
| Family | Pimelodidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water |
| Group | Catfish, Predators |
| Other names | Jaú, Manguruyu |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | South America freshwater |
Identifying features
- Heavy-bodied catfish with a wide flat head and very broad mouth
- Short barbels
- Smooth scaleless skin, olive-grey to bronze with a yellowish tinge and a pale belly
- Large adipose fin
- Forked tail
Gilded catfish in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Jaú, Goldwels, Zungarowels |
| French | Paulicea, Manguruyú |
| Spanish | Zúngaro, Manguruyú, Manguruyu |
| Portuguese | Jaú |
| Finnish | Jymyantennimonni |
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