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Ripsaw Catfish


Fish Information

Species

Ripsaw Catfish

Scientific Name

Oxydoras niger

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Catfishes

Lifestyle

Demersal

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

A catfish found in the Amazon, São Francisco and Essequibo River basins. Reaches up to 29 pounds, 39.5 inches.

Found at Amazon River.














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