Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Ageneiosus pardalis vs Pale catfish, South American catfish

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Ageneiosus pardalis

Ageneiosus pardalis

0.25 m

Human

1.75 m

Pale catfish, South American catfish

Pale catfish, South American catfish

0.6 m

Ageneiosus pardalisPale catfish, South American catfish
Weight50–300 g0.1–2.5 kg
Length15–25 cm15–60 cm
Lifespan3–8 yrs4–8 yrs
Incubation–1 days
Offspring500–3000 1000–30000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Wetland, RainforestRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyAuchenipteridaeHeptapteridae
OrderSiluriformesSiluriformes