Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Pimelodus grosskopfii vs Pimelodus yuma

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

Size

Pimelodus grosskopfii

Pimelodus grosskopfii

0.3 m

Human

1.75 m

Pimelodus yuma

Pimelodus yuma

0.15 m

Pimelodus grosskopfiiPimelodus yuma
Weight0.15–0.8 kg50–150 g
Length15–30 cm8–15 cm
Lifespan5–10 yrs3–6 yrs
Incubation–2 days
Offspring500–3000 500–2000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
Migration–Resident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsSouth AmericaSouth America
FamilyPimelodidaePimelodidae
OrderSiluriformesSiluriformes