Leiarius arekaima

Jardine, 1841
Genus uncertain (inc. sed.)
Leiarius arekaima
 
Family
 
Genus
Synonyms
Pimelodus arekaima
Rhamdia arekaima
Tiger Pimelodus
Length (total)
approx.  66 cm
Recommended tank size
350 cm

Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Roraima

Brazil, Guyana

Atlantic NE | Rio Negro ➙ Amazonas
Map to Leiarius arekaima
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
long
6 soft rays
24 soft rays
incised / concave, pointed
11 soft rays
10 soft rays
6 soft rays
No types known
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 437
Pic. 2: Leiarius arekaima
Many thanks to
for the pictures
Robert H. Schomburgk (1841)
1, 2
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