The Highfin pimelodella (Pimelodella altipinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Heptapteridae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The highfin pimelodella is a small catfish from the Essequibo basin in Guyana in South America. The species grows to only about 6 cm and has a slender, silvery body with very long barbels, characteristic of the antenna catfishes. As a bottom-dweller the fish lives in tropical fresh water. Like other catfishes it bears pectoral and dorsal fin spines. Owing to insufficient data the IUCN lists the species as Data Deficient (DD).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Highfin pimelodella?
The Highfin pimelodella has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Highfin pimelodella live?
The Highfin pimelodella lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Highfin pimelodella get?
The Highfin pimelodella grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Highfin pimelodella dangerous to humans?
No, the Highfin pimelodella is harmless to humans.
Is the Highfin pimelodella edible?
The Highfin pimelodella is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pimelodella
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