The Porthole shovelnose catfish is a freshwater species known for its elongated body and distinctive shovel-shaped snout. It inhabits slow-moving rivers and floodplains in South America. Typically reaching 18 inches and weighing up to 4 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. This nocturnal predator is solitary and relies on stealth to ambush prey. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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King William IV Falls
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