Hypophthalmus marginatus

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.

Description
It grows to a length of 55.0 cm. Caudal fin deeply forked with black tips. Body silvery. Barbels are grey to black.

Ecology
A parasite of the esophageal musculature, Kudoa amazonica was found from the fish.