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Angler's Guide to Amazon Catfish
Jundia—Leiarius marmoratus—Gill, 1870
The jundira is not an Amazon giant, however it's a very attractive target for anglers because of its accessibilty and excellent fighting characteristics. As an added bonus, these prolific cats are among the Amazon's most delicious catfish.
ID Key: has up to 8 dark bars along the body. Mid-body has a long dark stripe.
| Bars and Markings | Colors | Size | Key Characters | Similar Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled upper body. Olive to brown, outlined with gold. | Body olive on dorsum, with gold-edged marbling on sides. Abdomen shading to white. Fins red echo body patterning | Adults: said to reach almost 2/3 of a meter in length |
| Known Range | Behavior Notes | Habitat | Common Names | IGFA records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countries: Brazil, Peru, Bilivia, Columbia, Venezuela. River Basins: Amazon and Orinoco drainages |
Appears to forage in structure-rich edges of river eddies or beaches near deep holes. | Primarily occupies lotic (moving water) environments in high gradient river systems. | English: Sailfin Pimeloid. Leopard catfish Brazil: Jundia Other: Ashara. |
28.5 pounds, caught by Russell Jensen of Bronx, NY on an Acute Angling trip. |
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