Английская Википедия:Firewood catfish

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The firewood catfish (Sorubimichthys planiceps) a species of South American pimelodid catfish, is the sole member of the genus Sorubimichthys.[1] Known by locals along the Amazon Basin as peixe-lenha,[2] the firewood catfish is so called because it is of little eating value and is often dried and used for firewood.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Firewood catfish occur in the Orinoco and Amazon Basins.[4] It is normally found in whitewater high in suspended sediments.[5]

Appearance and anatomy

This species attains about Шаблон:Cvt in standard length.[4]

These fish change in appearance as they grow.[6] In adults, the upper jaw is extremely long, about one-third the length of the snout.[6] The dorsum is ash-gray with darker spots. The sides have a white band, bordered below by a dark gray or brown band. The venter is usually white with some large spots. The dorsal fin and adipose fin are spotted.[6] However, in juveniles, the snout is short and the pectoral fins are large and rounded. The white band does not appear until the fish is about 40 0m (1.6 in).Шаблон:Clarify The full adult color pattern and fin shapes appear by at least Шаблон:Cvt.[6]

Ecology

This fish is mainly nocturnal.[4] Firewood catfish are highly predatory and feed on other fish.[5]

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