Piraiba


Fish Information

Species

Piraiba

Scientific Name

Brachyplatystoma filamentosum

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Catfishes

Lifestyle

Demersal

Waters

Freshwater Brackish

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

A catfish found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. Reaches up to 441 pounds, 141.5 inches.

Found at Amazon River.