Jundia
(Leiarius marmoratus)
Classification
Species:
Leiarius marmoratus
Genus:
Leiarius
Order: Siluriformes - Catfishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Jundia
Local names:
Achara Catfish, Sailfin Pim
Habitat:
Freshwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native:
South America
Inhabits riverbeds, deep wells and lakes. Young or sub-adults form large schools). Prefers to lay over rock and tree trunks during the day, being more active at sunrise, sunset and night. Can reach a little more than 100 cm length. South America, Amazon and Orinoco River basins.