Species guide
How to catch Slobbering catfish
Brachyplatystoma platynema
freshwatergame fishPimelodidae
The Slobbering catfish is a predatory freshwater fish native to South America. It has an elongated body and is known for actively hunting other fish. This species is considered a game fish, reaching lengths up to around one meter.
Where they live
Found in freshwater habitats of South America, the Slobbering catfish frequents rivers and streams where it preys on smaller fish species.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as Adontosternarchus and Eigenmannia species
Best baits
- small live fish
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting with lures
- trolling
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