''Leiarius marmoratus'', commonly as Sailfin Pim or Achara Catfish, is a
species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...
of demersal
catfish
Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, ...
of the family
Pimelodidae
The Pimelodidae, commonly known as the long-whiskered catfishes, are a family of catfishes ( order Siluriformes).
Taxonomy
The family Pimelodidae has undergone much revision. Currently, it contains about 30 genera and about 90 recognized and kno ...
that is native to Amazon and Orinoco river basins.
Description
It grows to a length of 100.0 cm.
References
External links
INDUCTION OF ESPERMIATION IN YAQUE Leiarius marmoratus
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Pimelodidae
Catfish of South America
Fish described in 1841