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Definition of pictus catfish

pictus catfish

Plural:pictus catfish
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1

A species of small, highly active freshwater catfish native to the Orinoco and Amazon river basins in South America, popular in the aquarium trade for its silvery body covered in black spots and exceptionally long barbels.

Example

"The pictus catfish is a popular choice for large freshwater aquariums due to its energetic swimming habits and striking spotted pattern."

• Nearby Words

pickerel
pickle
picture
pictus catfish
piculet
pie
piedra bolada

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pictus catfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pictus%20catfish
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