Species guide
How to catch Flatwhiskered catfish
Pinirampus pirinampu
freshwatergame fishPimelodidae
The Flatwhiskered catfish is a sleek, powerful freshwater predator found in South American rivers. Known for its distinctive long fins and fusiform body shape, it is a prized game fish. It grows up to 120 cm in length and can weigh over 7 kg.
Where they live
This catfish inhabits freshwater systems across South America, favoring river environments. It is a common target in diverse freshwater habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 120 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as Adontosternarchus devenanzii
- small fish such as Eigenmannia spp
Best baits
- live fish
- cut bait
- worms
Best lures
- large soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
- topwater lures
How to fish for them
- casting from riverbanks
- drift fishing with bait
- trolling with lures
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