A bottom-dwelling, nocturnal and territorial fish. Its spotted skin camouflages it perfectly against the sandy bottom. It is the largest fish-eating predator of the Iberá rivers. Catching one is an achievement for any sport angler.
Behaviour
Nocturnal and an ambusher. It shelters in deep pools during the day. It comes out to hunt medium-sized fish at dusk.
How and when to see it
Year-round. Best in winter and autumn when the water levels drop. Portals Río Corriente and Ituzaingó.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where spotted sorubim has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where spotted sorubim lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0 - J&J Excursiones de Pesca
Sport fishing outings on the Paraná with licensed guide José Luis Hintz. They also run…★ 4.9 - Aguas del Iberá - Fishing
Sport-fishing outing on the Corriente River with local guides. Golden dorado, surubí…★ 4.9 - Travesía Río Corriente - Kayak
Kayak journeys on the Corriente River from Chavarría. Routes through the meanders and…★ 4.9
Species profile
- Common nameSpotted Sorubim
- Scientific namePseudoplatystoma corruscans
- GroupFish
- StatusNo data
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