Shovel Nose Catfish
Sorubim lima
Local / Portuguese name
Sorubim
Scientific name
Sorubim lima
Typical size
Up to about 22 in.
Habitat
River channels and flooded forest across the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
More Detail
Named for its long, flattened, duck-bill-shaped snout, this Sorubim species is a distinctive nighttime hunter that uses its shovel-like head to root out prey along the bottom. It's a favorite catch for anglers drawn to the strange, prehistoric-looking catfish of the Amazon.
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