The White mandi (Pimelodus albicans) is a freshwater fish of the family Pimelodidae that grows up to 57 cm.
Description
The white mandi is a long-whiskered catfish (Pimelodidae) from fresh water of the La Plata basin in southern South America. The species grows to about 57 cm and has an elongate, grey-white, scaleless body with long barbels, an adipose fin and a deeply forked tail. As a nocturnal bottom predator it migrates through rivers and hunts insect larvae, crustaceans and small fish. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the White mandi?
The White mandi has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the White mandi live?
The White mandi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the White mandi get?
The White mandi grows to a maximum of about 57 cm.
Is the White mandi dangerous to humans?
No, the White mandi is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pimelodus
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