Armal
Armal
Assado na brasa Frito Cozido Caldo
Carne escura Carne firme Pouca espinha
Baixo risco Extrativista

General information
General characteristics
A prehistoric-looking fish, with a body covered in bony plates and spines, as well as very thick skin. For this reason, it is common to find it already cleaned. Once cleaned, it closely resembles a pleco. In fact, it is relatively common for armal to be sold as pleco.
Location and habitat
General: Amazon, Pantanal, South/Southeast
Scientific and other names
Pterodoras granulosus; armed, buttoned, bacu