''Luciopimelodus pati'' is a

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n species of

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long- whiskered

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that inhabits the basin of the

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and the Blanco River of

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and

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. Its scientific name originates from its common name ''patí'', though it may be simply referred to as ''pez gato'' ("catfish") in

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. This species is the only recognized species in its genus. It is found mostly in turbid and deep waters with moderate current. This fish can reach up to TL. This fish is sparingly seen as an aquarium fish.

References

External links

''Luciopimelodus pati'' morphology
(images) at the Center for Systematic Biology and Evolution, Academy of Natural Sciences.
Pictures and information
on PlanetCatfish.com.

- Summary, picture and common names in several languages. Pimelodidae Monotypic freshwater fish genera Catfish genera Freshwater fish of Argentina Catfish of Brazil Fish of Paraguay Taxa named by Carl H. Eigenmann Taxa named by Rosa Smith Eigenmann {{Pimelodidae-stub