Fishing for Ripsaw catfish

Oxydoras niger

The ripsaw catfish is a large, armored freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. It has a long, flattened body with a row of sharp, bony plates along its sides. Typically reaching about 35 inches and weighing up to 30 pounds, it inhabits slow-moving waters and is generally peaceful and nocturnal. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Ripsaw catfish

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