Tiger Shovelnose Catfish Pseudoplatystoma Fasciatum
The long, slender body of this catfish along with their black stripes and spots gives them a tiger-like appearance, hence their name.
ORIGIN:
South America
HABITAT:
Rivers and lakes
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Length: Reaches 4 ft
DIET:
Crustaceans and fish
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp spines
REPRODUCTION:
Migrates over long distances to spawn in natural habitat
THREATS:
Overfishing
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
20 yrs
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