FishincSpecies catalog
Spotted sorubim
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans
Spotted sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans) belongs to the family Pimelodidae. Habitat: fresh water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Pseudoplatystoma corruscans |
|---|---|
| Family | Pimelodidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water |
| Group | Catfish, Predators |
| Other names | Pintado |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | South America freshwater |
Identifying features
- Long, slender catfish with a flat, broad, shovel-shaped head and three pairs of long barbels
- Silvery-grey back and white belly covered in round black spots
- A small adipose fin
- Forked tail
Spotted sorubim in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Pintado, Gefleckter Antennenwels |
| Spanish | Surubí pintado, Pintado, Surubí manchado |
| Portuguese | Pintado, Surubim-pintado |
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