Leiarius marmoratus is a large, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish native to deep rivers and flooded forest areas of the Amazon and Orinoco basins. It has a broad, flattened head, elongated body, and marbled coloration with dark blotches. Adults commonly exceed 24 inches and 30 pounds. The species is nocturnal, often active along riverbeds and submerged structures. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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