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Marbled Pim

Leiarius longibarbis

Marbled Pim (Leiarius longibarbis)
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Scientific name
Leiarius longibarbis
Family
Pimelodidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Pimelodidae
Order
Siluriformes
Synonyms
Arius longibarbis

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
21–26 °C
pH
5.8–7.4
General hardness (GH)
5–20 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
80 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
3,240 L
Minimum tank (length)
300 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Swimming level
Bottom

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Data deficient (DD)

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