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Leiarius longibarbis  (Castelnau, 1855)
 Image contributors to this species:
 Acuario Marcelo (4) Andy Watson (1) Peru Aquarium Group (2)
 ScotCat Sources:
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 Other Sources:
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 Relevant Information:  In most aquarist publications this catfish is known by the name of Leiarius marmoratus but it  has been proved that they are one and the same species, so the earlier name of longibarbis  takes precedence.
 Common Name:  None
 Synonyms:  Arius longibarbis
 Family:  Pimelodidaeycipitidae
 Distribution:  South America: Amazon River
 Size:  80cm. (32ins)
 Temp:  24 -26°C (75 -79°F)
 p.H.  6.0 -7.2.




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Family:   Pimelodidae

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