Magdalena River Tiger Catfish vs Trachelyopterus insignis
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Magdalena River Tiger Catfish
1.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Trachelyopterus insignis
0.12 m
| Magdalena River Tiger Catfish | Trachelyopterus insignis | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3–25 kg | 15–35 g |
| Length | 0.6–1.3 m | 8–12 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–15 yrs | 3–6 yrs |
| Offspring | 50000–200000 | 20–100 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Resident |
| Habitat | River, Wetland | River, Rainforest, Wetland |
| Regions | South America | South America |
| Family | Pimelodidae | Auchenipteridae |
| Order | Siluriformes | Siluriformes |