Fin's Fish Guide
The Slender pimelodella (Pimelodella leptosoma) is a freshwater fish of the family Heptapteridae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The slender pimelodella is a small, rare catfish from the Rupununi basin in Guyana and French Guiana in South America. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, silvery body with long barbels and the pectoral and dorsal fin spines characteristic of catfishes. As a bottom-dweller the fish lives in tropical fresh water; little is known of its biology. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender pimelodella?
The Slender pimelodella has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender body with long whisker-like barbels; rare little bottom catfish
Where does the Slender pimelodella live?
The Slender pimelodella lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northern South America
How big does the Slender pimelodella get?
The Slender pimelodella grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Slender pimelodella dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender pimelodella is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Slender pimelodella edible?
The Slender pimelodella is not usually eaten.
Want the complete picture on the Slender pimelodella?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Slender pimelodella is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Pimelodella
More from the family Heptapteridae
Want the complete picture on the Slender pimelodella?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Slender pimelodella is one of 12,519 species in the app.