Hypophthalmus marginatus, commonly called the Mapará, is a species of demersal potamodromous catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon and Orinoco River basins of Brazil, Peru and major rivers of French Guiana and Suriname.[1]
It grows to a length of 55.0 cm. Caudal fin deeply forked with black tips. Body silvery. Barbels are grey to black.[2]
A parasite of the esophageal musculature, Kudoa amazonica was found from the fish.
Hypophthalmus marginatus, commonly called the Mapará, is a species of demersal potamodromous catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon and Orinoco River basins of Brazil, Peru and major rivers of French Guiana and Suriname.
