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Platystomatichthys sturio  (Kner, 1858)
 Image contributors to this species:
 ScotCat (2) Peru Aquarium Group  (1)
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google   ACSI
 
 Common Name:  Sturgeon catfish
 Synonyms:  Platystoma sturio 
 Family:  Pimelodidaeycipitidae
 Distribution:  South America: Amazon basin
 Size:  30cm. (12ins)
 Temp:  21-25°C (69-77°F)
 p.H.  6.0-7.5.




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Family:  Pimelodidae
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