Ripsaw catfish
INFORMATION
Ecology
Ripsaw catfish have been found in water with temperatures ranging from 24-29.8 °C, a pH range of 5–9, and an alkalinity range of 42–142. This species feeds on detritus, chironomid and ephemeropteran larvae, and crustaceans. They are known to form schools
They typically inhabit muddy streams and lakes. During the rainy season, ripsaw catfish often migrate to large freshwater lakes and flooded basins, returning to their main river when floods recede. They are native to the Amazon River and have been found on the east coast of South America. Due to the size of the Amazon River, as well as the rainy season expansion of their habitat, they have been found across wide areas. This has allowed them to survive.
Description
Ripsaw catfish
this species grows to a length of 100 centimetres and weighs up to 13 kilograms.
This species is a minor part of local commercial fisheries. It has lateral thorns that can damage any potential predator or handler. It feeds by sifting through sand and detecting edible items with the taste receptors in the roof and floor of its mouth.
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