Pimelodella cristata is a small freshwater catfish found in tropical river basins of South America, typically inhabiting clear to turbid streams with sandy or muddy bottoms. It usually grows to about 4–6 inches in length and weighs less than 0.2 pounds. The species has an elongated body with long barbels and exhibits nocturnal, bottom-oriented behavior. This summary was AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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