The Bacu pedra (Hassar orestis) is a freshwater fish of the family Doradidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
Orestes' thorny catfish is a thorny catfish (Doradidae) from large rivers of the Amazon basin and the Guianas in South America. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a sturdy, silver-grey body with a pointed snout, long barbels and a row of bony, thorned plates along the flank. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it moves in schools over sand and mud and searches for insect larvae, snails and detritus. The stout, serrated pectoral and dorsal spines can give a painful puncture wound when handled.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bacu pedra?
The Bacu pedra has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bacu pedra live?
The Bacu pedra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bacu pedra get?
The Bacu pedra grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Bacu pedra dangerous to humans?
The Bacu pedra can cause injury; handle it with care.
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