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Mandi

Mandi

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Small leather catfish. It has a strong flavor and goes very well in sauce with potatoes and tomatoes. Always at a very affordable price.
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General information

General characteristics

This species is very abundant in Brazilian rivers. It is important for subsistence fishing. Fishing for it is fun, but one must be very careful with its spines, as a sting from a mandi can ruin a fishing trip.

Location and habitat

Generics: Amazon, Pantanal, South/Southeast

Scientific and other names

Pimelodus spp