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Slobbering catfish

Brachyplatystoma platynema

Where to fish

A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.

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Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
BabãoBrazil · PortugueseReference
BagreBrazil · PortugueseReference
Bagre hipiVenezuela · SpanishReference
Barba chataBrazil · PortugueseReference
BarbadoBrazil · PortugueseReference
Dourada-bandeiraBrazil · PortugueseReference
PintadoBrazil · PortugueseReference
Slobbering catfishUnited StatesReference
Slobbering catfishGlobalReference
Surubim chicoteBrazil · PortugueseReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · Venezuela

A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.