Freshwater
Barred Sorubim
Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
- Peak season
- Winter (June-September, lower water)
- Length range
- 50–150 cm
- Weight range
- 2–50 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–20 m
Habitat
Large rivers, deep pools, and channels of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Parana basins. Prefers deep, slow-moving water.
Behavior
Large nocturnal catfish predator that hunts fish near the bottom. Fights hard with powerful dives. Prized game and food fish.
Best techniques
- Live bait on heavy bottom rig at night
- Cut fish bait drifted in current
- Heavy jigging in deep pools
- Trolling with large diving lures
