Line fishing of leopard catfish, Perrunichthys perruno in Bolivia

Credit: Leon Felipe Alviz (Bolivia)

The photo shows a fishing boat in Bolivian water and the capture of leopard catfishes, Perrunichthys perruno using line fishing using a bait of tarpon meat. This medium-size species does not enjoy a great commercial value and is only used for local consumption. This species is the only member in the genus Perrunichthys.

Line fishing of leopard catfish in Bolivia

 

 

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