Brachyplatystoma platynema  Boulenger, 1898
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Robin Warne (3) Nishant Kakani (1) amiidae (6) Peru Aquarium Group (2)
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Common Name:	Slobbering Catfish
Synonyms:	Goslinia platynema, Taenionema steeri
Family:	Pimelodidaeycipitidae
Distribution:	South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins
Size:	100cm. (3ft 4ins)
Temp:	22 -27°C (71 -81°F)
p.H.	6.0 -7.2.