The Duckbill catfish is a freshwater species known for its elongated, flattened snout resembling a duck's bill. It inhabits slow-moving rivers and floodplains in South America. Reaching up to 20 inches and 5 pounds, it preys on smaller fish and invertebrates. Nocturnal by nature, it uses its keen sense of smell to hunt in murky waters. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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