Pseudopimelodus is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Pseudopimelodidae.
There are currently five recognized species in this genus:[1]
Pseudopimelodus species are distributed throughout South America. P. bufonius is found in rivers of northeastern South America from Lake Maracaibo to eastern Brazil.[2] P. charus originates from the São Francisco River basin.[3] P. mangurus inhabits the Uruguay, Paraná, Paraguay and Río de la Plata basins.[4] P. pulcher is distributed in the Upper Amazon River basin.[5] P. schultzi originates from the Magdalena River basin.[6]
P. pulcher is the smallest species, reaching about 9 centimetres (3.5 in) SL.[5] P. bufonius reaches a length of 25 cm (9.6 in) SL.[2] P. charus and P. schultzi grow to about 20 cm (7.9 in) SL.[3][6] P. mangurus has a maximum size of about 35 cm (14 in) SL.[4]
Pseudopimelodus is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Pseudopimelodidae.
